Estuary shoreline
The Matola River widens into Maputo Bay along the city's eastern edge. Its shoreline is lined with quays and cargo yards and forms the strongest line on the map.
Minimalist map poster · Mozambique
Matola Map Poster & Print
25.9622° S / 32.4589° E
Streets and industrial quays along the Matola River estuary, facing Maputo across the water of the bay.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Matola in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Matola, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Matola at home
The map
About this Matola map poster
Matola is next to Maputo on the western side of Maputo Bay, where the Matola River widens into an estuary. From above it looks like a mix of residential neighbourhoods and industrial land, and it runs almost continuously into the capital. Roads leave the waterfront heading inland, and the plan becomes looser as it moves into the flatter country to the west.
The port area is the most distinctive part of a Matola map poster. Long quays, rail sidings and storage yards fill the estuary shore and handle bulk cargo for Mozambique and its inland neighbours. The main road and railway toward South Africa start here, so the city serves as a gateway on one of southern Africa's key trade corridors.
Away from the water, Matola becomes a quieter pattern of residential streets, local markets and open plots. Newer neighbourhoods add to it every year. The overall shape is uneven, with dense areas close to the bay and Maputo and wider spacing further out. That unevenness gives the map its character and an honest picture of a city that is still growing.
- Population
- 1.2 million
- Coordinates
- 25.9622° S / 32.4589° E
- Elevation
- 42 m
- Time zone
- Maputo
- Region
- Matola, Mozambique
Corridor to the west
The main road and railway leave the port heading inland toward the South African border. Together they draw a clear axis through the city's western districts.
Joined to Maputo
To the east Matola merges with the capital with no visible break. The map shows how the two cities work as one urban area around the bay.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Matola
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Matola
A map that means something
For people from Matola, or anyone with family on this side of Maputo Bay, the map places home in relation to the water, the port and the capital. The estuary makes a strong and uncluttered frame.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, then choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Download 300 DPI PNG and PDF files in six sizes, or order a printed poster with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Matola posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Matola map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Matola poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Matola poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Matola poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Matola poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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