Lake Victoria shoreline
The city's edge follows a complex line of bays and headlands. Open water covers much of the map and gives the dense streets a calm counterweight.
Minimalist map poster · Tanzania
Mwanza Map Poster & Print
2.5167° S / 32.9000° E
Granite hills and rocky inlets on the southern shore of Lake Victoria, with streets winding between boulders down to the 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
Mwanza 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 Mwanza, 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
Mwanza at home
The map
About this Mwanza map poster
Mwanza is Tanzania's second-largest city and its main port on Lake Victoria. It sits where the lake's southern shore breaks into bays, gulfs and peninsulas, so the shoreline on a map is long and irregular. Rocky hills rise directly behind the waterfront, and neighbourhoods climb their slopes in dense patterns that follow the contours rather than a grid.
The best-known symbol of the city is Bismarck Rock, a stack of balanced granite boulders standing in the water just off the shore. Similar outcrops appear across the area, and on a Mwanza map poster they show as gaps in the street network where the ground is too steep or stony to build on. The lake fills a large part of the frame, which makes the composition unusually open.
Ferries link Mwanza with Ukerewe Island and other lake ports, and the city is a centre of the region's fishing industry, especially Nile perch. The railway reaches the port from the east and connects the lake with Dar es Salaam on the Indian Ocean coast. The map brings these elements together: a working lakeside city shaped by rock, water and trade routes.
- Population
- 1.1 million
- Coordinates
- 2.5167° S / 32.9000° E
- Elevation
- 1144 m
- Time zone
- Dar es Salaam
- Region
- Mwanza, Tanzania
Granite outcrops
Rocky hills and boulder fields appear throughout the city as blank patches. Around them the streets curve, divide and climb, following the shape of the stone.
Port and rail terminus
The harbour and railway meet near the centre. Straight rail lines and quays form the most geometric part of an otherwise organic layout.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Mwanza
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 Mwanza
A map that means something
Mwanza's meeting of rock and water is unlike any other city in East Africa, and the map makes a meaningful keepsake for people from the lake region or anyone who has lived there. It works well in a large format.
Set your own title, subtitle and coordinates, and choose between Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Digital files cover six print sizes up to 24×36″, and printed posters are available on matte paper with an optional frame.
Order the Mwanza 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.
Mwanza map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Mwanza 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 Mwanza 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 Mwanza 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 Mwanza 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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