Cahora Bassa dam
The dam wall closes a narrow gorge on the Zambezi. On the map it appears as a short, decisive line where the broad lake suddenly narrows into the river below.
Minimalist map poster · Mozambique
Songo Map Poster & Print
15.5958° S / 32.7647° E
A hilltop town built for a great dam, overlooking the Zambezi gorge and the edge of a vast reservoir
- 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
Songo 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 Songo, 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
Songo at home
The map
About this Songo map poster
Songo lies in Tete province in northwestern Mozambique, in hills above the Zambezi. The town was built to house the workers who constructed and operate the Cahora Bassa dam, one of the largest hydroelectric schemes in Africa. On the map, it is a planned settlement of curving streets set on a ridge in rugged country.
The dam holds back Lake Cahora Bassa, a long reservoir stretching far upstream to the west. Below the wall, the Zambezi continues through a deep gorge. Roads wind down from the town towards the dam and the power station, following the contours of the steep ground.
A Songo map poster shows a rare kind of place: a town whose layout comes from a single engineering project. Its streets fit into the topography rather than a grid, and the water beyond gives the composition a strong natural counterweight. In black and white, the contrast between built and wild is especially clear.
- Population
- 31,000
- Coordinates
- 15.5958° S / 32.7647° E
- Elevation
- 910 m
- Time zone
- Maputo
- Region
- Songo, Mozambique
Reservoir shoreline
Lake Cahora Bassa stretches upstream with an irregular, branching shoreline that follows the flooded valleys. Its edges form the most intricate natural lines in the area.
Planned hill town
Songo's streets curve with the ridges instead of running straight. The result is a looping, organic pattern typical of towns designed around difficult terrain.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Songo
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 Songo
A map that means something
Many families and engineers have lived in Songo because of the dam, and for them the town is tied to a particular chapter of their lives. The map records that place calmly, with the river and the lake giving it scale.
Add your own title, subtitle and coordinates line, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Download the HD files for $9 or order a matte print, with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Songo 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.
Songo map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Songo 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 Songo 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 Songo 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 Songo 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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