River confluence
The Asahan and Silau rivers join at the town, and their meeting forms the natural focal point of the map, with streets spreading out along the banks.
Minimalist map poster · Indonesia
2.9667° N / 99.8000° E
A river-mouth port town in North Sumatra, where the Asahan and Silau rivers meet before flowing toward the Strait of Malacca.

One city, five moods
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The map
Tanjungbalai sits on low coastal land on the east side of North Sumatra, at the meeting of the Asahan and Silau rivers. On a map the town is shaped by water: the rivers wind through and around it, their banks lined with streets and settlements, and the Asahan continues a short distance to the sea at the Strait of Malacca.
It has long been a fishing and trading port, and its position facing the Malay Peninsula across the strait has kept it tied to maritime routes for generations. The built-up centre is compact, and beyond it a landscape of river channels, estuary and low farmland comes close on every side, so the town feels closely bound to its setting.
A Tanjungbalai map poster turns this setting into a composition of curves: the looping rivers, the streets that follow them, and the widening estuary heading toward open water. It is a gentle, organic image rather than a rigid grid, and it rewards a style with good contrast between land and water.
The Asahan and Silau rivers join at the town, and their meeting forms the natural focal point of the map, with streets spreading out along the banks.
Downstream the Asahan widens as it approaches the coast, drawing a broad channel that leads the eye out of the town toward the Strait of Malacca.
Roads and lanes follow the curves of the riverbanks rather than a strict grid, giving the town an irregular, flowing pattern typical of Sumatran river ports.
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Why Tanjungbalai
For anyone who grew up by these rivers or now lives far from them, a map of Tanjungbalai is a quiet reminder of home. Its winding waterways give even a small print a distinctive, recognisable shape.
Add a title, subtitle and date of your choice, and adjust the coordinates line. Blueprint and Noir emphasise the water, while Paper, Sand and Classic black & white give a softer look. Printed posters on matte paper, with an optional wooden frame, ship from partners in over 30 countries.
Order the Tanjungbalai 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.
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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.
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