Royal moat
A rectangular moat surrounds the historic centre, the clearest trace of Shwebo's role as the first capital of the Konbaung dynasty.
Minimalist map poster · Myanmar
Shwebo Map Poster & Print
22.5693° N / 95.6982° E
A former royal capital on the dry plain of upper Myanmar, laid out around the square of its old moat
- 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
Shwebo 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 Shwebo, 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
Shwebo at home
The map
About this Shwebo map poster
Shwebo lies in the Sagaing Region of upper Myanmar, on the flat, dry plain northwest of Mandalay. It was the home of Alaungpaya, who founded the Konbaung dynasty in the eighteenth century and made the town his first royal capital. From above, the most striking feature is the rectangular outline of the old moat, which still frames the historic centre.
Inside and around the moat, the streets follow a largely regular grid, reflecting the planned layout of a royal city. The palace site sits near the centre, and the surrounding plain is flat and extensively farmed, with irrigation canals and rice fields reaching out in all directions. Roads and a railway line lead south towards Mandalay and Sagaing.
A Shwebo map poster brings out the clarity of a planned historic city. The moat forms a strong geometric frame, the grid adds order, and the surrounding farmland provides texture. It is one of those maps where history is written directly into the shape of the town.
- Population
- 89,000
- Coordinates
- 22.5693° N / 95.6982° E
- Elevation
- 111 m
- Time zone
- Yangon
- Region
- Shwebo, Myanmar
Planned street grid
Streets inside and around the old city follow a largely regular grid, reflecting the ordered layout of a royal town.
Irrigated plain
The flat land around Shwebo is crossed by irrigation canals and rice fields, forming a fine, straight-lined pattern at the edges of the map.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Shwebo
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 Shwebo
A map that means something
Shwebo holds an important place in Myanmar's history, and its moat and grid make for a clear and elegant map. It is a fitting choice for those with family roots in upper Myanmar or an interest in its royal past.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, perhaps with the town's historic name or a date. Choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand, and download 300 DPI files or order a printed poster.
Order the Shwebo 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.
Shwebo map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Shwebo 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 Shwebo 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 Shwebo 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 Shwebo 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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