São Francisco canyon
The river runs through a deep, narrow gorge next to the city, its rocky walls creating one of the most dramatic landscapes on the São Francisco.
Minimalist map poster · Brazil
Paulo Afonso Map Poster
9.4061° S / 38.2147° W
A city on the São Francisco River, set above a deep rocky canyon and a chain of hydroelectric dams.
- 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
Paulo Afonso in every style
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Every street in Paulo Afonso, 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
Paulo Afonso at home
The map
About this Paulo Afonso map poster
Paulo Afonso sits on the São Francisco River in northern Bahia, near the borders with Alagoas and Pernambuco. The river here once dropped through a series of powerful falls into a narrow gorge, and the landscape remains dramatic: deep canyon walls, rocky outcrops and wide reservoirs held back by concrete dams.
The city grew up largely around the construction of the Paulo Afonso hydroelectric complex, operated by CHESF, which has been one of the main sources of electricity for Brazil's Northeast since the 1950s. On a map, the dams, spillways and reservoirs form strong geometric shapes against the river's natural curves.
A Paulo Afonso map poster shows a city defined by water and rock. Residential streets spread across the plateau above the gorge, while the river and its engineered channels wrap around them. Beyond the city lies the dry caatinga of the sertão, including the Raso da Catarina, a protected area of harsh, open land.
- Population
- 119,000
- Coordinates
- 9.4061° S / 38.2147° W
- Elevation
- 245 m
- Time zone
- Bahia
- Region
- Paulo Afonso, Brazil
Hydroelectric complex
A series of dams and reservoirs built from the 1950s onwards dominates the river near the city, adding strong straight lines to the map.
Plateau neighbourhoods
Streets and houses spread across the flat land above the canyon, forming a compact urban area that contrasts with the rugged river below.
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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 Paulo Afonso
A map that means something
Paulo Afonso is a city people associate with engineering, energy and the power of the São Francisco. Its map, with dams and canyon side by side, makes a striking print for anyone who has worked on the river or grown up beside it.
Add your own title, subtitle and coordinates line, and pick from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Blueprint suits a city built around a great engineering project especially well.
Order the Paulo Afonso posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm (11.8 × 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 cm (18 × 24″) | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm (19.7 × 27.6″) | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm (24 × 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.
Paulo Afonso map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Paulo Afonso 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 Paulo Afonso 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 {printFrom}, shipping included.
Can I order the Paulo Afonso 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 {framedFrom}, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free worldwide. 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.
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 Paulo Afonso 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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