Crossroads centre
The town's centre forms where its main routes meet. This is where the lines on the map come closest together before spreading out in different directions.
Minimalist map poster · Tanzania
Chala Map Poster & Print
7.5833° S / 31.2667° E
A small plateau town in Rukwa where a few straight roads cross open country and fade into scattered farmland
- 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
Chala 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 Chala, 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
Chala at home
The map
About this Chala map poster
Chala is a town in the Rukwa region of south-western Tanzania, on the high country between Lake Rukwa and Lake Tanganyika. The map shows a compact settlement. A handful of main roads meet near the centre, and a looser mesh of tracks spreads out from there to homesteads and fields. Past the edge of town, the lines drop away quickly and the page opens into wide, empty ground.
That contrast between a dense centre and sparse surroundings is typical of towns across Rukwa. Settlement follows the roads, and farming fills the space in between. From above, Chala reads as a knot tied into a long line of travel, with short spurs reaching into the countryside.
A Chala map poster keeps this balance of dense and empty. Clear lines mark the through-roads, finer ones mark local tracks, and the white space around them shows how much open land surrounds the town. The result is a spare, calm image, well suited to a simple frame and a plain wall.
- Population
- 23,000
- Coordinates
- 7.5833° S / 31.2667° E
- Elevation
- 1765 m
- Time zone
- Dar es Salaam
- Region
- Chala, Tanzania
Farm tracks
Past the centre, thin tracks branch off toward homesteads and cultivated plots. They make a light, irregular pattern that fades gradually into the surrounding land.
Open plateau
Large blank areas around the town stand for the open country of Rukwa's highlands. They give the composition room and put the small settlement in the middle of its landscape.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Chala
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 Chala
A map that means something
A map of Chala suits anyone with a real tie to it: a childhood there, a posting with a school or clinic, or family still living in the region. Its sparse lines do not demand attention, but anyone who knows the town will recognise the way its roads come together.
The title, subtitle and coordinates can be changed to carry a name, a date or a short note. Pick from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. The $9 download includes six print sizes as 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files, with no watermark.
Order the Chala 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.
Chala map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Chala 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 Chala 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 Chala 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 Chala 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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