Converging main roads
Several major roads meet at Parakou, crossing the map as long lines that link the city with the coast, the north and neighbouring countries.
Minimalist map poster · Benin
9.3372° N / 2.6303° E
A crossroads city in central Benin, with roads and a railway line converging on it across open savanna





One city, five moods
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The map
Parakou is the largest city in northern Benin and the main centre of the Borgou department. It sits on a gently rolling plateau of savanna, well inland from the Atlantic coast. On the map, the city appears as a broad spread of streets around a central area, with main roads leading out in several directions toward other towns in Benin and neighbouring countries.
The city has long been an important crossroads between the coast and the interior, and it is the northern terminus of the railway line from Cotonou. The Bariba people have historically been prominent in the region. From above, Parakou's layout reflects its role as a meeting point, with routes converging on the centre and newer neighbourhoods growing along them.
A Parakou map poster shows a city defined by roads and open land. In black and white, the main routes stand out as long lines crossing the frame, while the central grid and the looser outer neighbourhoods create layers of detail. It is a calm, open composition for anyone connected to northern Benin or to the long journey between the coast and the interior.
Several major roads meet at Parakou, crossing the map as long lines that link the city with the coast, the north and neighbouring countries.
The line from Cotonou ends here, bringing a straight rail corridor into the city and marking its role as a transport hub.
Around the city, open land and scattered settlements create a soft, pale frame for the denser streets of the centre.
Make it yours
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
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Why Parakou
Parakou is a map for people from northern Benin, students who spent years at its university and families with roots in Borgou. It is also a meaningful gift for those living abroad.
You can edit the title, subtitle and coordinates line to add a name, a date or a neighbourhood. Choose between Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand.
Oder poster Parakou| 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.
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