Mtwapa Creek
The tidal inlet bends deep inland from the ocean, its irregular shoreline and side channels giving the poster a strong, organic southern edge.
Minimalist map poster · Kenya
Mtwapa Map Poster & Print
3.9394° S / 39.7488° E
A coastal Kenyan town strung along the Mombasa–Malindi road, where a deep tidal creek cuts in from the Indian Ocean
- 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
Mtwapa 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 Mtwapa, 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
Mtwapa at home
The map
About this Mtwapa map poster
Mtwapa lies on the Kenyan coast in Kilifi County, a short distance north of Mombasa. It has grown quickly in recent decades, spreading out from the main coastal highway into a loose pattern of residential streets, plots and small commercial strips.
The defining feature on the map is Mtwapa Creek, a long, winding inlet of the Indian Ocean that forms the town's southern edge. The highway crosses it on a bridge, and the creek's branching, mangrove-lined shores contrast sharply with the straight road. To the east, the land runs toward the coral coastline and the beaches of the north coast.
Nearby lie the ruins of Jumba la Mtwana, a former Swahili settlement by the sea, a reminder that this coast has been lived on and traded along for centuries. A Mtwapa map poster captures the present town: the spine of the highway, the spreading side streets and the sinuous line of the creek.
- Population
- 91,000
- Coordinates
- 3.9394° S / 39.7488° E
- Elevation
- 23 m
- Time zone
- Nairobi
- Region
- Mtwapa, Kenya
The creek bridge
The main road crosses the creek on a single bridge, a small, precise detail where the town's main route meets the water.
Highway spine
The Mombasa–Malindi road runs straight through the town, and most streets branch off it, so the whole settlement reads as growing outward from one line.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Mtwapa
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 Mtwapa
A map that means something
Mtwapa is a place people move to, visit for the coast and return to. A map of it marks a home, a posting or a long stay by the creek in a form that is simple and understated.
Add your own title, a subtitle or date, and the coordinates, then pick Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Download 300 DPI files for $9, or order a printed poster from partners in more than 30 countries.
Order the Mtwapa 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.
Mtwapa map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Mtwapa 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 Mtwapa 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 Mtwapa 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 Mtwapa 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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