The Plateau
The historic centre sits on a flat-topped rise above the harbour, laid out in a neat grid. On the map it is a compact, well-defined block with steep edges.
Minimalist map poster · Cabo Verde
Praia Map Poster & Print
14.9315° N / 23.5125° W
An Atlantic capital built across flat-topped plateaus and valleys, with its historic centre perched above the harbour
- 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
Praia 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 Praia, 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
Praia at home
The map
About this Praia map poster
Praia, the capital of Cabo Verde, lies on the southern coast of Santiago, the largest island in the archipelago. The map shows a city shaped by terrain. Neighbourhoods sit on a series of flat-topped plateaus separated by dry valleys, and roads snake between them. The coastline breaks into small bays and beaches, and the harbour tucks into one of them, just below the old centre.
The historic core, known as the Plateau, occupies a raised tableland above the port, laid out with straight streets, squares and colonial-era buildings. A short drive west is Cidade Velha, the island's first capital. It was founded in the fifteenth century and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the earliest European colonial towns in the tropics.
A Praia map poster brings the plateau city into focus. It shows the orderly grid of the Plateau, the looser districts spread across neighbouring heights and the jagged coastline below. Rendered in black and white, the pattern of high ground and valleys gives the capital a striking, layered look.
- Population
- 138,000
- Coordinates
- 14.9315° N / 23.5125° W
- Elevation
- 0 m
- Time zone
- Cape Verde
- Region
- Praia, Cabo Verde
Bays and harbour
The coastline breaks into small bays, beaches and headlands along the city's southern edge. The port lies close beneath the Plateau, framing the old town from the sea.
Valleys between districts
Dry valleys separate the city's plateaus, so neighbourhoods appear as distinct islands of streets. Roads wind through the gaps, giving the map a fragmented, highly readable structure.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Praia
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 Praia
A map that means something
Praia matters to Cabo Verdeans across the diaspora, from Lisbon to Boston, and to anyone who has passed through on the way to the islands. A map of the capital is a clear, dignified way to mark that connection.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line can all be personalised, in Portuguese, Kriolu or English. Pick one of five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Printed posters are available on matte paper with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Praia 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.
Praia map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Praia 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 Praia 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 Praia 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 Praia 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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