The main road
The road from the lowlands toward the northern mountains runs through town and forms the clearest line through the composition.
Minimalist map poster · Lesotho
Butha-Buthe Map Poster & Print
28.7666° S / 28.2494° E
A northern Lesotho town in a lowland valley, between the South African border and the rising Maloti Mountains
- 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
Butha-Buthe in every style
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Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Butha-Buthe, 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
Butha-Buthe at home
The map
About this Butha-Buthe map poster
Butha-Buthe is the capital of the district of the same name in the far north of Lesotho. It lies in the lowland strip near the Caledon valley and the South African border, with the Maloti Mountains rising to the east. On a map, the town is a modest cluster of streets along the main road, with ridges and open ground all around it.
The streets form a loose network rather than a strict grid. There is a small central area with commercial buildings and government offices, and neighbourhoods spread across the gentle slopes around it. Beyond them, cultivated fields, dry river courses and bare hills take over. A Butha-Buthe map poster shows how small the town is compared with the vast landscape around it.
The name is often translated as a place of lying down. The area is linked to Moshoeshoe I, the founder of the Basotho nation, who had an early stronghold on a mountain near here before moving to Thaba Bosiu. That history gives this border town a special place in the story of Lesotho.
- Population
- 41,000
- Coordinates
- 28.7666° S / 28.2494° E
- Elevation
- 1716 m
- Time zone
- Maseru
- Region
- Butha-Buthe, Lesotho
Mountain backdrop
The land rises toward the Maloti in the east. The built area gives way quickly to open, hilly ground on the map.
Loose street pattern
Neighbourhoods spread over gentle slopes in an irregular network, leaving plenty of open space between houses and roads.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Butha-Buthe
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 Butha-Buthe
A map that means something
For Basotho living at home or abroad, and for anyone who has worked in the mountain kingdom, Butha-Buthe is a meaningful place. This map shows its valley and mountains in a quiet, respectful way.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, perhaps with a family name or a year. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand to suit your room.
Order the Butha-Buthe 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.
Butha-Buthe map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Butha-Buthe 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 Butha-Buthe 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 Butha-Buthe 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 Butha-Buthe 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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