Main street
The town's main road runs along the base of the mountains, with most of the historic centre arranged close to it in a long, narrow band.
Minimalist map poster · South Africa
Swellendam Map Poster & Print
34.0226° S / 20.4417° E
A historic Western Cape town below the Langeberg, stretched along a long main street between mountain slopes and farmland.
- 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
Swellendam 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 Swellendam, 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
Swellendam at home
The map
About this Swellendam map poster
Swellendam lies in the Western Cape of South Africa, at the foot of the Langeberg mountains, on the N2 between Cape Town and the Garden Route. The town is stretched along a long main road that follows the base of the range, and from above its plan is shaped by the mountains to the north and open farmland toward the Breede River to the south.
Founded in 1745 under the Dutch East India Company, Swellendam is often described as the third-oldest town in South Africa. The Drostdy, built as the seat of the local magistrate, survives as a museum, and many older houses in the Cape Dutch style still line the streets, giving the centre a distinctly historic character.
Just south of town, Bontebok National Park protects a stretch of fynbos along the Breede River. A Swellendam map poster brings together the linear town, the mountain edge and the open land beyond, a composition that feels spacious and well balanced, with the Langeberg acting as a natural frame.
- Population
- 21,000
- Coordinates
- 34.0226° S / 20.4417° E
- Elevation
- 128 m
- Time zone
- Johannesburg
- Region
- Swellendam, South Africa
Langeberg foothills
To the north the land rises steeply into the Langeberg, and the street pattern stops at the slope, leaving a clear upper edge to the map.
Bontebok National Park
South of town the park follows the Breede River, adding a large open area and the river's curves to the lower part of the print.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Swellendam
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 Swellendam
A map that means something
Swellendam draws people who love old Cape towns, mountain walks and quiet weekends away from the city. A map of it recalls a road trip, a family farm or years spent in the Overberg, and suits a living room or study.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Buy the HD files for $9 in six sizes, or order a matte print with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Swellendam 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.
Swellendam map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Swellendam 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 Swellendam 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 Swellendam 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 Swellendam 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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