The northern highway
The main road from Ouagadougou to Ouahigouya runs straight through Yako, forming the central spine of the map from which the rest of the town branches out.
Minimalist map poster · Burkina Faso
Yako Map Poster & Print
12.9591° N / 2.2607° W
A Sahelian town on the road north from Ouagadougou, its loose street grid spreading across open savanna and seasonal waterways.
- 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
Yako 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 Yako, 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
Yako at home
The map
About this Yako map poster
Yako is the capital of Passoré Province in the Nord region of Burkina Faso, on the main road that runs north from Ouagadougou toward Ouahigouya. On a map the highway passes straight through town, and a loose grid of streets spreads out on either side across flat, open ground.
The centre gathers around the main road with markets and administrative buildings, while residential quarters extend outward in broad blocks, often defined by compounds of houses and courtyards. At the edges, the street pattern thins into tracks leading into the surrounding savanna, fields and small seasonal watercourses.
Yako is known as the birthplace of Thomas Sankara, the former president of Burkina Faso, which gives the town a particular place in the country's history. A Yako map poster presents a clear, spacious layout, where the highway forms a strong spine and the town reaches out gradually into the countryside.
- Population
- 39,000
- Coordinates
- 12.9591° N / 2.2607° W
- Elevation
- 332 m
- Time zone
- Ouagadougou
- Region
- Yako, Burkina Faso
Compound blocks
Residential areas are made up of broad blocks of family compounds, giving the town a spacious, open grain that differs from the dense street patterns of larger cities.
Savanna edges
Beyond the town, streets fade into tracks across fields and open land, with shallow seasonal watercourses adding soft, irregular lines to the outskirts of the map.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Yako
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 Yako
A map that means something
For people from Yako and the Passoré, or those who know its place in Burkina Faso's history, the map holds the town's familiar roads and quarters in one clear image. It makes a meaningful gift for family abroad.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line with a family name, a date or a few words of your own. Choose from five styles, Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, with Sand echoing the colours of the savanna.
Order the Yako 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.
Yako map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Yako 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 Yako 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 Yako 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 Yako 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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