The island's tip
The coast turns sharply at the northern point of Unguja, so the land narrows to a rounded end with water on the west, north and east sides.
Minimalist map poster · Tanzania
Nungwi Map Poster & Print
5.7265° S / 39.2987° E
The northern tip of Zanzibar's main island, where sandy lanes thin out between two coastlines meeting at a rounded point
- 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
Nungwi 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 Nungwi, 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
Nungwi at home
The map
About this Nungwi map poster
Nungwi sits at the very northern end of Unguja, the main island of the Zanzibar archipelago. From above, the land narrows to a blunt point, with the Indian Ocean on three sides. The village fills that point with a loose web of sandy tracks and footpaths rather than a formal grid, and the lines thin out quickly toward the reef-fringed shore.
The place grew up as a fishing village and is known for building dhows, the wooden sailing boats of the Swahili coast, which are still shaped by hand on the beach. Because the beach faces west, it is also known for sunsets over open water. Hotels now line parts of the shore, but the lanes behind them keep the shape of the older village.
A Nungwi map poster has very few straight lines. It shows an irregular settlement pressed against the coast, a shoreline that curves steadily around the tip, and a wide stretch of empty sea. In black and white the ocean becomes open paper and the village a fine cluster of marks, so the whole composition leans toward the edge of the island.
- Population
- 31,000
- Coordinates
- 5.7265° S / 39.2987° E
- Elevation
- 8 m
- Time zone
- Dar es Salaam
- Region
- Nungwi, Tanzania
Sandy village lanes
There is no planned grid here. Short, winding tracks connect houses, boatyards and beach, giving the village an organic, hand-drawn texture on the map.
Open ocean
Most of the frame is Indian Ocean. That wide blank area gives the poster a quiet, spacious balance and draws attention to the thin line of the coast.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Nungwi
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 Nungwi
A map that means something
For many people Nungwi is the end point of a trip to Zanzibar, a honeymoon or a first look at the Indian Ocean. A map of the tip of the island keeps that memory in a simple, graphic form rather than in another photograph.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line can be personalised with names or a date, and the map comes in five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Sand suits the coast well, and Noir makes the shoreline stand out.
Order the Nungwi 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.
Nungwi map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Nungwi 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 Nungwi 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 Nungwi 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 Nungwi 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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