Lower Awash River
The Awash winds past the town in loops and bends. It is the lifeline of the area, and it gives the map its most expressive curving line.
Minimalist map poster · Ethiopia
Asaita Map Poster & Print
11.5684° N / 41.4387° E
An old Afar town on the lower Awash River, its irrigated fields forming a green island in the surrounding desert plain
- 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
Asaita 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 Asaita, 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
Asaita at home
The map
About this Asaita map poster
Asaita lies in the Afar Region of northeastern Ethiopia, near the lower course of the Awash River. From above, the contrast is striking. A small town and a patch of irrigated farmland sit beside the river, surrounded by vast, dry plains. Downstream, the Awash flows toward a chain of lakes before disappearing into the desert near the Djibouti border.
The town was once the seat of the Sultanate of Aussa, the historic Afar state of the region. It later served as the capital of the Afar Region until the administration moved to the newly built town of Semera. Asaita remains a local centre, with a market that draws people from across the surrounding area.
The Asaita map poster works best when it includes the river. The winding Awash, the rectangular pattern of fields along its banks, and the compact knot of streets in the town together form a small, dense area in a very open frame. It is a clear image of a settlement shaped by water in dry country.
- Population
- 39,000
- Coordinates
- 11.5684° N / 41.4387° E
- Elevation
- 371 m
- Time zone
- Addis Ababa
- Region
- Asaita, Ethiopia
Irrigated fields
Farmland along the river is divided into regular plots and channels. Their geometric pattern stands out sharply against the empty desert around them.
Compact town centre
The town itself is a small grid of streets and compounds. It forms a tight cluster that anchors the composition near the river.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Asaita
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 Asaita
A map that means something
Asaita carries weight as a historic Afar town and a former regional capital. For people from the area, or those who have worked along the Awash, a map of it is a meaningful piece. Visually, the river-and-desert contrast is bold and memorable.
You can edit the title, subtitle and coordinates line, and add a date. Choose from five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Sand suits the desert setting, and Blueprint makes the river stand out.
Order the Asaita 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.
Asaita map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Asaita 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 Asaita 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 Asaita 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 Asaita 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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