Hillside layout
Streets and compounds follow the shape of the slopes rather than a grid, producing an irregular, organic outline that clearly reflects the terrain.
Minimalist map poster · Ethiopia
Chelenko Map Poster & Print
9.3975° N / 41.5610° E
A small highland town in eastern Hararghe, with irregular lanes set among cultivated hillsides west of Harar.
- 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
Chelenko 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 Chelenko, 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
Chelenko at home
The map
About this Chelenko map poster
Chelenko is a town in the East Hararghe zone of Oromia, in the highlands west of Harar. The terrain here is hilly and broken, and on the map the town appears as a modest cluster of streets and compounds following the lie of the land. A main road provides the backbone, while paths and smaller lanes wander off across slopes covered with small fields.
The name holds a significant place in Ethiopian history. In January 1887 the Battle of Chelenko was fought nearby, when forces led by Menelik, then king of Shewa, defeated the army of the Emir of Harar. The victory brought Harar under Shewan control and marked an important step in the expansion that shaped the modern Ethiopian state.
A Chelenko map poster pairs that history with a quiet, rural image. The eastern highlands are intensively farmed, and the land around the town is divided into small plots, with khat among the crops common across the zone. On paper, the result is a delicate web of roads and tracks with the settlement at its heart, simple and precise.
- Population
- 21,000
- Coordinates
- 9.3975° N / 41.5610° E
- Elevation
- 2156 m
- Time zone
- Addis Ababa
- Region
- Chelenko, Ethiopia
Main road
A principal road passes through town and links it with the wider Hararghe highlands, the firmest line in an otherwise delicate street pattern.
Small-plot farmland
Around the town, the cultivated hillsides are crossed by tracks and footpaths, a fine network that fills the surrounding space on the map.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Chelenko
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 Chelenko
A map that means something
For families from East Hararghe and for readers of Ethiopian history, Chelenko carries real weight. A map of the town is an understated way to mark that connection, whether it hangs in Harar, Addis Ababa or much further away.
Choose a title and subtitle, perhaps the year 1887 or a family name, and decide whether to show coordinates. Five styles are available, from Classic black and white to Paper, as HD downloads or a printed matte poster.
Order the Chelenko 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.
Chelenko map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Chelenko 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 Chelenko 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 Chelenko 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 Chelenko 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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