Tanzam highway
The main road between Dar es Salaam and Zambia runs through town, forming the principal line of the map with most streets branching off it.
Minimalist map poster · Tanzania
Chimala Map Poster & Print
8.8564° S / 34.0239° E
A roadside town on the Tanzam highway at the foot of a steep escarpment, facing the wide Usangu plains.
- 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
Chimala 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 Chimala, 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
Chimala at home
The map
About this Chimala map poster
Chimala lies in Mbarali district of Mbeya region in south-western Tanzania, on the Tanzam highway that connects Dar es Salaam with Zambia. The town stretches along the road at the base of a steep escarpment, with the high ground of the Southern Highlands rising sharply to the south and the flat Usangu plains opening out to the north.
The plains are one of Tanzania's main rice-growing areas, irrigated by rivers coming down from the highlands. Chimala is also the starting point of a well-known mountain road that climbs the escarpment in a long series of tight hairpin bends, leading up toward Matamba and Kitulo National Park, a high plateau known for its wildflowers and orchids.
A Chimala map poster brings those contrasts together. The highway draws a long, straight line along the base of the slope, the town gathers beside it, and the switchbacks above add a sharp zigzag pattern that stands out against the smooth plains below. It is a striking composition for such a modest town, shaped almost entirely by the terrain.
- Population
- 25,000
- Coordinates
- 8.8564° S / 34.0239° E
- Elevation
- 1143 m
- Time zone
- Dar es Salaam
- Region
- Chimala, Tanzania
Escarpment switchbacks
The road climbing toward Matamba and Kitulo winds up the escarpment in tight hairpin bends, a zigzag line that makes the map instantly recognisable.
Usangu plains
North of town, the flat plains spread out as rice fields and open land, giving the map a broad, calm lower half.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Chimala
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 Chimala
A map that means something
For people who have driven the Tanzam highway or climbed the road to Kitulo, Chimala marks the point where the landscape changes. A map of the town keeps that memory in a quiet, graphic form.
Add a title, a date or a short line to the subtitle, and choose from five styles, including Blueprint for the switchbacks or Sand for the plains. The HD files are $9, each size delivered as a 300 DPI PNG and a PDF.
Order the Chimala 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.
Chimala map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Chimala 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 Chimala 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 Chimala 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 Chimala 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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