Plateau town grid
The centre of Mbala is laid out in a spacious grid with generous plots, reflecting its origins as an administrative station on the northern plateau.
Minimalist map poster · Zambia
Mbala Map Poster & Print
8.8402° S / 31.3659° E
Zambia's northernmost town, a loose grid on a high plateau above the deep trough of Lake Tanganyika.
- 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
Mbala 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 Mbala, 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
Mbala at home
The map
About this Mbala map poster
Mbala sits on the high plateau at Zambia's northern tip, close to the borders with Tanzania and not far above the southern end of Lake Tanganyika. On a map the town appears as a relaxed pattern of streets and larger plots, with open land and tree cover between them, rather than a dense urban centre.
Known as Abercorn in the colonial era, it was the site where German forces in East Africa formally surrendered in November 1918, shortly after the end of the First World War. Today the town is home to the Moto Moto Museum, which holds collections on the history and culture of northern Zambia. The port of Mpulungu lies below it on the lake shore.
A Mbala map poster shows a town shaped by space. The roads are few but long, heading toward the lake and the border, and the street pattern at the centre is simple and open. In black and white, that restraint becomes the design itself, a calm and uncluttered map with a strong sense of place.
- Population
- 42,000
- Coordinates
- 8.8402° S / 31.3659° E
- Elevation
- 1622 m
- Time zone
- Lusaka
- Region
- Mbala, Zambia
Road to the lake
The route toward Mpulungu descends from the plateau to Lake Tanganyika, drawing a long line that links the town to the lake shore below.
Kalambo gorge
Not far from Mbala, the Kalambo River drops over Kalambo Falls, one of the tallest uninterrupted waterfalls in Africa and an important archaeological site.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Mbala
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 Mbala
A map that means something
Mbala has meaning for families from the Northern Province, for people who worked or studied there, and for travellers heading to the lake or Kalambo Falls. Its open, simple map makes a quiet and personal addition to a home or office.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line can all be personalised, and there are five styles to choose from. The $9 digital files come in six print sizes with no watermark, and printed posters ship from partners in more than 30 countries.
Order the Mbala 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.
Mbala map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Mbala 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 Mbala 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 Mbala 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 Mbala 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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