Floodplain edge
The western half of the map opens onto the Barotse floodplain, a nearly empty expanse crossed by channels and tracks, giving the composition a strong horizon between built ridge and open plain.
Minimalist map poster · Zambia
Mongu Map Poster & Print
15.2484° S / 23.1274° E
A ridge-top town looking west over the vast Barotse floodplain, with a canal linking its harbour to the Zambezi waters.
- 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
Mongu 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 Mongu, 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
Mongu at home
The map
About this Mongu map poster
Mongu is the capital of Zambia's Western Province and sits on a low sandy ridge at the eastern edge of the Barotse floodplain. From above, the contrast is striking: on one side the town's roads and plots, on the other an immense flat plain that the upper Zambezi floods for several months each year, turning grassland into shallow open water.
A long canal cuts from the foot of the town out toward the river channels, giving Mongu its harbour and a link to boat traffic across the plain. The town itself is modest in scale, with a central grid around the market and administrative buildings, and looser residential areas spreading along the ridge to the north and south.
Mongu is closely tied to the Lozi people and the Kuomboka, the ceremony in which the Litunga travels by royal barge from Lealui on the plain to Limulunga on higher ground as the floods rise. Limulunga lies just north of the town. A Mongu map poster frames the settlement at exactly that meeting point of dry land and seasonal water.
- Population
- 111,000
- Coordinates
- 15.2484° S / 23.1274° E
- Elevation
- 1016 m
- Time zone
- Lusaka
- Region
- Mongu, Zambia
Harbour canal
A straight canal runs from the edge of town into the plain, a single deliberate line that connects Mongu to the waterways used by boats during the flood season.
Road to Kalabo
The road west to Kalabo crosses the floodplain on a long embankment with many bridges, a thin ruled line reaching across otherwise open ground.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Mongu
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 Mongu
A map that means something
Mongu appeals to people with roots in Barotseland, to those who have witnessed the Kuomboka, and to anyone who has spent time in Western Province for work. The meeting of town and floodplain makes an unusually graphic poster, calm and spacious.
Add a title in your own words, a subtitle such as the year of a ceremony you attended, and keep or edit the coordinates. Blueprint suits the waterways well, though Classic black and white, Noir, Paper and Sand are all available for the same map.
Order the Mongu 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.
Mongu map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Mongu 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 Mongu 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 Mongu 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 Mongu 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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