Congo–Ocean Railway
The railway crosses Nkayi on its long route between Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. The station area is one of the key reference points on the map.
Minimalist map poster · Republic of the Congo
Nkayi Map Poster & Print
4.1840° S / 13.2859° E
A sugar town in the green Niari valley, spread along the Congo–Ocean Railway among wide cane fields.
- 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
Nkayi 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 Nkayi, 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
Nkayi at home
The map
About this Nkayi map poster
Nkayi lies in the Bouenza department of the southern Republic of the Congo, in the broad, fertile valley of the Niari. It is one of the larger towns outside Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. From above it appears as a loose grid of streets and neighbourhoods set beside the railway. Farmland reaches right up to the edge of the built-up area.
The town grew around sugar production. The cane plantations and the processing works on its outskirts are still its economic base. In the colonial period it was known as Jacob. It developed as a station on the Congo–Ocean Railway, the line that links Brazzaville with the Atlantic port of Pointe-Noire.
A Nkayi map poster shows a working town shaped by rail and agriculture: a straight line of track, a grid of residential streets, and large rectangular fields beyond. The image means a lot to people from the Bouenza region and to anyone who has travelled the railway through the Niari valley.
- Population
- 103,000
- Coordinates
- 4.1840° S / 13.2859° E
- Elevation
- 181 m
- Time zone
- Brazzaville
- Region
- Nkayi, Republic of the Congo
Sugar cane fields
Large plantations surround the town. They produce a pattern of broad rectangular fields and farm tracks that fills the space around the streets.
Niari valley
The town sits in a wide, open part of the Niari basin. The gentle terrain lets the streets spread evenly in most directions.
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Frame your part of Nkayi
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 Nkayi
A map that means something
Nkayi is home to many families whose history is tied to the sugar industry and the railway. A map of its streets is a thoughtful way to mark that connection, whether it hangs in Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire or much further away.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, and download six print sizes for $9. A free 900 px watermarked preview is available before you buy.
Order the Nkayi 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.
Nkayi map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Nkayi 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 Nkayi 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 Nkayi 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 Nkayi 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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