Emancipation Square
The large rectangular square at the heart of the old town is lined with Georgian buildings, and it remains the anchor point of the historic street grid.
Minimalist map poster · Jamaica
Spanish Town Map Poster & Print
17.9911° N / 76.9574° W
Jamaica's former capital beside the Rio Cobre, a compact colonial grid around a central square on the St Catherine plain.
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- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
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Every street in Spanish Town, razor sharp
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On the wall
Spanish Town at home
The map
About this Spanish Town map poster
Spanish Town was founded by the Spanish in the sixteenth century as Villa de la Vega and served as the capital of Jamaica until 1872, when the seat of government moved to Kingston. Its old centre is a tight grid laid out beside the Rio Cobre, and from above it still looks like a planned colonial town, with straight streets meeting at right angles around a large open square.
That square, now known as Emancipation Square, is framed by Georgian buildings, including the old House of Assembly and the ruins of King's House. A short walk away stands the Cathedral of St Jago de la Vega, often described as the oldest Anglican cathedral outside England. On the edge of the old town, the cast-iron bridge across the Rio Cobre, prefabricated in Britain and erected around 1801, is among the oldest of its kind in the Western Hemisphere.
A Spanish Town map poster captures the historic grid alongside the newer estates and highways that have grown around it toward Kingston and Portmore. The river runs along one side, the square sits at the heart, and the regular blocks spread out from it in a way that makes the town's age legible even to someone who has never visited.
- Population
- 145,000
- Coordinates
- 17.9911° N / 76.9574° W
- Elevation
- 31 m
- Time zone
- Jamaica
- Region
- Spanish Town, Jamaica
Rio Cobre crossing
The river runs past the eastern side of the old town, crossed by a cast-iron bridge dating from around 1801, one of the oldest surviving examples in the Americas.
Old colonial grid
Straight, closely spaced streets from the town's early planning survive intact, giving the centre a crisp, regular pattern that stands apart from the curving suburbs beyond.
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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 Spanish Town
A map that means something
For Jamaicans at home or abroad, Spanish Town carries weight as the island's old capital and a place of family roots in St Catherine. Its compact grid and river make a clear, legible print for a living room or office wall.
Add a family name, a parish or a meaningful date in the title and subtitle, keep or edit the coordinates line, and choose among Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Printed posters ship from partners in more than 30 countries.
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| 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.
Spanish Town map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Spanish Town 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 Spanish Town 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 Spanish Town 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 Spanish Town 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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