Lake Tanganyika shore
The shoreline curves around the town and forms its outer edge. On the poster, the lake is a wide, open area that balances the smaller street pattern.
Minimalist map poster · Zambia
Mpulungu Map Poster & Print
8.7623° S / 31.1140° E
A lakeside port at the southern tip of Lake Tanganyika, its streets pressed between steep hills and deep water
- 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
Mpulungu 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 Mpulungu, 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
Mpulungu at home
The map
About this Mpulungu map poster
Mpulungu lies at the far southern end of Lake Tanganyika, in Zambia's Northern Province. On the map, the shoreline is the main feature. The town follows the edge of the water, with a small harbour and streets climbing a short distance inland before the ground rises into the hills around the lake. Past the built-up area, the land is mostly open, cut by a few roads heading south.
Mpulungu is Zambia's only port. Boats connect it with towns along Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, making it an important link for trade and travel. Fishing is also central to local life. Lake Tanganyika is one of the longest and deepest lakes in the world, and its size shapes everything about the town.
A Mpulungu map poster is mostly about the contrast between land and water. The lake fills a large part of the design as a calm, empty area, with the town running along its edge. That simple, open layout gives the poster plenty of breathing space and makes it feel very different from a typical dense city map.
- Population
- 55,000
- Coordinates
- 8.7623° S / 31.1140° E
- Elevation
- 800 m
- Time zone
- Lusaka
- Region
- Mpulungu, Zambia
Harbour
As Zambia's only port, Mpulungu has a working harbour for boats crossing the lake. It is a small but important shape along the waterfront.
Surrounding hills
Just behind the town, the land rises steeply from the lake. The street pattern stays close to the water before giving way to open, hilly ground.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Mpulungu
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 Mpulungu
A map that means something
A map of Mpulungu speaks to anyone who has lived by the lake, worked in the port or travelled across Tanganyika from here. It captures a town that is defined as much by water as by land.
Make it your own with a personalised title, subtitle and coordinates line. The poster is available in five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand.
Order the Mpulungu 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.
Mpulungu map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Mpulungu 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 Mpulungu 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 Mpulungu 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 Mpulungu 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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