Highway spine
The main road from Addis Ababa to the north cuts straight through the town. Most of the street network branches from it, giving the map a clear central axis.
Minimalist map poster · Ethiopia
Debre Birhan Map Poster & Print
9.6795° N / 39.5326° E
A highland town laid out along the main road north of Addis Ababa, set on a broad, cool plateau.
- 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
Debre Birhan 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 Debre Birhan, 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
Debre Birhan at home
The map
About this Debre Birhan map poster
Debre Birhan sits high on the Ethiopian plateau in the Amhara region, at roughly 2,800 metres, which makes it one of the coolest towns of its size in the country. On a map it appears as a spreading grid of streets around the highway that runs north from Addis Ababa toward Dessie. Open farmland and grazing land stretch away on every side.
The town has a long history. Emperor Zara Yaqob founded it in the fifteenth century, and its name, often translated as Mount of Light, is linked to a luminous sign in the sky reported during his reign. For a time it served as a royal seat before the court moved on. The name still anchors the town's identity today.
In recent years Debre Birhan has grown quickly as an industrial town, and the new districts on its edges follow a looser, wider plan than the older core. A Debre Birhan map poster shows that expansion clearly. The central road acts as a spine, the grid fills in around it, and the high plateau lies beyond, drawn in clean lines against a quiet background.
- Population
- 147,000
- Coordinates
- 9.6795° N / 39.5326° E
- Elevation
- 2830 m
- Time zone
- Addis Ababa
- Region
- Debre Birhan, Ethiopia
Highland plateau
At close to 2,800 metres, the town is surrounded by wide, open upland. The map's outer areas show a sparse pattern of tracks and farmland rather than dense streets.
Wool traditions
Debre Birhan has long been known for woollen blankets and carpets woven from highland sheep. The craft is tied to the cold climate, which the open landscape around the town makes easy to picture.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Debre Birhan
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 Debre Birhan
A map that means something
For people from the town or with family ties to the Amhara highlands, Debre Birhan carries a history that reaches back to the imperial era. Its map is simple and clearly structured, and it makes a grounded piece for a home or office far from the plateau.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line can be written as you like, for example a family name or a meaningful date. Choose from five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Sand echoes the warm tones of the dry season.
Order the Debre Birhan 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.
Debre Birhan map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Debre Birhan 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 Debre Birhan 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 Debre Birhan 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 Debre Birhan 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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