The Birni
The old walled quarter around the sultan's palace. Its dense, irregular lanes and courtyards form the oldest and most intricate part of the map.
Minimalist map poster · Niger
Zinder Map Poster & Print
13.8072° N / 8.9881° E
An old sultanate capital in the Sahel, where a walled quarter and granite outcrops sit beside a later colonial town
- 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
Zinder 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 Zinder, 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
Zinder at home
The map
About this Zinder map poster
Zinder was the capital of the Sultanate of Damagaram, a power on the trans-Saharan caravan routes. The old quarter, the Birni, grew around the sultan's palace inside a defensive wall. On the map it is a knot of narrow, irregular lanes and compounds, very different from the wider, straighter streets of the districts that grew up later.
Granite outcrops rise out of the flat Sahel landscape around the city. These rounded rocky hills break up the street pattern and give a Zinder map poster its unusual features: dense streets stopping at a rock face, blank areas in the middle of the town, and paths circling around the hills.
Zinder was the capital of the colony of Niger until 1926, when the administration moved to Niamey. The traditional trading quarter of Zengou lies to the north, and the colonial-era town sits between the two old cores. Beyond them, roads lead off across open, dry land towards Nigeria and the rest of Niger.
- Population
- 319,000
- Coordinates
- 13.8072° N / 8.9881° E
- Elevation
- 460 m
- Time zone
- Niamey
- Region
- Zinder, Niger
Granite outcrops
Rocky hills rise among the streets and on the edge of town. They leave distinctive blank shapes in the layout and make the terrain easy to read.
Two historic cores
The Birni and the Zengou trading quarter sit apart, with later districts between them. Together they give the city more than one centre.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Zinder
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 Zinder
A map that means something
Zinder's layout still shows its history as a sultanate and a caravan town. A map of it suits people with roots in Damagaram, those who have worked in the region and anyone interested in how Sahel cities grew.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line can be personalised. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. For $9 you get six print sizes as 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files, without a watermark.
Order the Zinder 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.
Zinder map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Zinder 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 Zinder 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 Zinder 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 Zinder 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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