Indian Ocean shore
A long, nearly straight sandy coastline runs along the town, giving the map a clean edge where the dense streets meet open water.
Minimalist map poster · Madagascar
14.2667° S / 50.1667° E
A coastal town on the Indian Ocean, between a long sandy shoreline and the vanilla country inland

One city, five moods
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On the wall



The map
Sambava is a town on the northeastern coast of Madagascar and the capital of the Sava region. The region's name is formed from the initials of its main towns, Sambava, Antalaha, Vohemar and Andapa. From above, Sambava stretches along a straight, sandy coastline, with the town grid set just behind the beach and the Indian Ocean filling one side of the map.
The Sava region is the heart of Madagascar's vanilla production, and much of the world's vanilla is grown in the surrounding countryside. On the map, the land around the town is threaded with rivers and small roads leading inland towards plantations and forest. A river mouth near the town breaks the coastline, adding a natural curve to the otherwise straight shore.
A Sambava map poster emphasises the simple, strong structure of the place: coast, town and river. The shoreline gives the composition a firm edge, while the streets and rivers inland add texture. In Blueprint or Noir, the contrast between sea and land becomes especially striking.
A long, nearly straight sandy coastline runs along the town, giving the map a clean edge where the dense streets meet open water.
A river reaches the sea near the town, breaking the coastline with a natural curve and creating a small estuary on the map.
Roads and rivers lead inland from Sambava towards the plantations of the Sava region, one of the world's main vanilla-growing areas.
Make it yours
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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 Sambava
Sambava is far from the usual travel routes, and those who have lived, worked or travelled there tend to keep a strong attachment to it. A map of the town is a thoughtful keepsake for anyone connected to Madagascar or to the vanilla trade.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line to make it your own. Choose one of five styles, Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, and download HD files for $9 or order a printed poster.
Order the Sambava poster| 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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