Dispersed settlement
Homes and plots spread along roads and paths instead of forming a dense core. On the map this creates a light pattern of clusters with open ground between them.
Minimalist map poster · Tanzania
Matongo Map Poster & Print
1.4677° S / 34.5228° E
A settlement in the Mara hills east of Lake Victoria, drawn as scattered roads over uneven, open ground
- 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
Matongo 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 Matongo, 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
Matongo at home
The map
About this Matongo map poster
Matongo is in Tanzania's Mara Region, in the north of the country between the eastern shore of Lake Victoria and the plains leading to the Serengeti. From above, the settlement is loose and spread out. Roads and tracks run across uneven ground, and houses group along them instead of filling tidy blocks, so the pattern changes from one part of the map to another.
The region takes its name from the Mara River, which rises in Kenya and flows across northern Tanzania into Lake Victoria. The land around Matongo is a mix of farms, grazing ground and low hills. Mining has also been part of economic life in this corner of Mara, and it has shaped where roads and new settlements appear.
A Matongo map poster suits this open, spread-out character. The printed sheet is mostly space, crossed by roads that follow the land and small clusters where people have built. It is a modest, faithful image of a place most maps pass over, drawn with the same care as any capital.
- Population
- 20,000
- Coordinates
- 1.4677° S / 34.5228° E
- Elevation
- 1223 m
- Time zone
- Dar es Salaam
- Region
- Matongo, Tanzania
Tracks over hills
Minor roads bend around low rises and field boundaries. Their curves show the uneven ground of this part of Mara without the need for contour shading.
Lake Victoria region
Matongo is inland from the eastern shore of Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa. It sits within the lake's wider catchment, which is drained in part by the Mara River.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Matongo
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 Matongo
A map that means something
The poster is a good fit for anyone from Matongo or the Tarime area, and for people who have worked in the region and want a lasting reminder. It gives a rarely mapped place a respectful, well-composed portrait.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, and add a date if you like. Choose one of five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand.
Order the Matongo 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.
Matongo map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Matongo 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 Matongo 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 Matongo 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 Matongo 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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