Numbered units
The township is organised into units, each with its own street pattern and edges, giving the map a distinctive cellular structure spread across the hillsides.
Minimalist map poster · South Africa
Mdantsane Map Poster & Print
32.9332° S / 27.7766° E
A large township across the hills outside East London, arranged in numbered units along the road to Qonce.
- 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
Mdantsane 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 Mdantsane, 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
Mdantsane at home
The map
About this Mdantsane map poster
Mdantsane lies roughly twenty kilometres northwest of central East London in the Eastern Cape, within the Buffalo City metropolitan area. It was built from the early 1960s as a planned township, and the map reflects that origin: the settlement is divided into numbered units, each a separate cluster of streets and houses spread across rolling hills and valleys.
It is often described as one of the largest townships in South Africa, and its extent on the map shows why. Neighbourhoods follow ridges and slopes, connected by a few main roads, with streams and open ground between units. The N2 passes along its edge, linking the area with East London toward the coast and Qonce, formerly King William's Town, inland.
Mdantsane has a strong boxing tradition and has produced a number of national and world champions, many of whom trained in local gyms. A Mdantsane map poster shows the township as a whole, with its units, valleys and main roads, drawn with the same care usually given to a city centre.
- Population
- 206,000
- Coordinates
- 32.9332° S / 27.7766° E
- Elevation
- 278 m
- Time zone
- Johannesburg
- Region
- Mdantsane, South Africa
Hills and streams
Between the units, valleys and watercourses leave open strips of land, and the streets curve with the slopes rather than forming a single uniform grid.
The main roads
A few main roads run through Mdantsane and connect its units, while the N2 along its edge ties the township to East London and Qonce.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Mdantsane
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 Mdantsane
A map that means something
Mdantsane is home to many families whose history in the Eastern Cape runs through the township, and to many others who grew up there and moved away. A map of its units and hills is a way to give that place a permanent spot on the wall.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line are yours to set, so the poster can name a unit, a family or a year. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, and download the $9 HD files or order a printed poster on matte paper.
Order the Mdantsane 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.
Mdantsane map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Mdantsane 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 Mdantsane 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 Mdantsane 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 Mdantsane 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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