Gulf coastline
The shore forms the town's southern edge, a long clean line that separates the built area from open water and anchors the whole composition.
Minimalist map poster · Djibouti
Obock Map Poster & Print
11.9669° N / 43.2884° E
A low coastal town on the northern shore of the Gulf of Tadjoura, where desert streets meet a long, open coastline.
- 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
Obock 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 Obock, 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
Obock at home
The map
About this Obock map poster
Obock sits on the northern shore of the Gulf of Tadjoura, looking south across the water towards Djibouti City. The town is small and low, a spread of streets and compounds set on flat, arid ground between the coastline and the desert interior. From above, the most striking line is the shore itself, a long edge where sand, reef and sea meet.
Obock has a place in regional history as the first French foothold in the area. France acquired the anchorage in 1862, and the settlement served as the administrative centre of the colony until the capital moved to Djibouti City in the 1890s. The town remains modest in size, with a port and a street pattern shaped by the coast.
Beyond the edge of town, the map opens into bare terrain crossed by a few roads and dry watercourses running towards the sea. An Obock map poster is spare by nature: few streets, much empty ground, and a coastline that gives the composition its structure. In black and white that emptiness becomes part of the design rather than a gap in it.
- Population
- 15,000
- Coordinates
- 11.9669° N / 43.2884° E
- Elevation
- 13 m
- Time zone
- Djibouti
- Region
- Obock, Djibouti
Compact street grid
Streets in the centre are short and closely spaced, a small network that thins quickly into scattered buildings and tracks at the edges of town.
Dry watercourses
Seasonal wadis cross the surrounding plain on their way to the sea. Even when dry, their branching courses add fine texture to the empty ground around Obock.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Obock
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 Obock
A map that means something
Obock suits people with a connection to Djibouti, to the sea routes of the Red Sea approaches or to the history of the Horn of Africa. The map is minimal, and that restraint gives it a strong presence on a wall.
Add your own title, a subtitle and a meaningful date, and keep or edit the coordinates line. Among the five styles, Sand echoes the desert setting, while Classic black & white keeps the coastline crisp. Files come in six print sizes.
Order the Obock 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.
Obock map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Obock 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 Obock 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 Obock 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 Obock 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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