Shatt al-Gharraf
The river channel runs through the town, its gentle bends providing the strongest line on the map and anchoring the streets that gather along both banks.
Minimalist map poster · Iraq
Qal‘at Sukkar Map Poster & Print
31.8632° N / 46.0732° E
A river town strung along the Gharraf, its streets pressed between water channels and the flat fields of southern Iraq
- 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
Qal‘at Sukkar 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 Qal‘at Sukkar, 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
Qal‘at Sukkar at home
The map
About this Qal‘at Sukkar map poster
Qal‘at Sukkar sits in the north of Dhi Qar province, on the Shatt al-Gharraf, the channel that carries water from the Tigris south toward Nasiriyah. From above, the town follows the line of the river, with its streets clustered close to the banks and a web of smaller irrigation canals reaching out into the surrounding farmland.
The land here is almost perfectly flat, part of the alluvial plain between the Tigris and the Euphrates. That flatness shows on the map as long straight roads and rectangular field patterns, broken only by the curves of the Gharraf and the thin lines of ditches drawn off it. The built-up area is dense at the centre and loosens quickly toward the edges.
Towns along the Gharraf have depended on this water for centuries, and the relationship between river, canal and settlement is easy to read in black and white. A Qal‘at Sukkar map poster keeps that relationship at the centre of the frame, a simple and honest portrait of a place defined by where the water runs.
- Population
- 110,000
- Coordinates
- 31.8632° N / 46.0732° E
- Elevation
- 15 m
- Time zone
- Baghdad
- Region
- Qal‘at Sukkar, Iraq
Irrigation canals
Narrow canals branch away from the river into the farmland, tracing fine straight lines and right angles that turn the outskirts into a subtle geometric pattern.
Dense centre
The core of the town is a close-knit mesh of short streets and lanes, a darker patch on the poster that contrasts with the open fields around it.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Qal‘at Sukkar
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 Qal‘at Sukkar
A map that means something
For families from Dhi Qar living elsewhere, or for anyone who grew up along the Gharraf, this map holds the outline of home in a form simple enough to hang in any room. The river gives it a clear, recognisable shape that needs no explanation.
The title and subtitle can carry the town's name in the spelling you prefer, alongside a date or a dedication, and the coordinates line can be edited too. Choose Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, then download the HD files or order a print.
Order the Qal‘at Sukkar 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.
Qal‘at Sukkar map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Qal‘at Sukkar 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 Qal‘at Sukkar 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 Qal‘at Sukkar 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 Qal‘at Sukkar 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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