Dechatu riverbed
The wide, usually dry river channel cuts through the city and separates its two historic halves, forming a clear open band across the map.
Minimalist map poster · Ethiopia
Dire Dawa Map Poster & Print
9.5931° N / 41.8661° E
A railway city at the foot of the highlands, divided by a dry riverbed into an old grid and a market quarter
- 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
Dire Dawa 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 Dire Dawa, 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
Dire Dawa at home
The map
About this Dire Dawa map poster
Dire Dawa lies in eastern Ethiopia, at the base of the escarpment that rises towards Harar and the eastern highlands. It was founded in 1902 when the railway from Djibouti reached this point on its way to Addis Ababa, and the city grew around the station. On a map the railway still defines the centre, with streets laid out in relation to its line.
The Dechatu, a seasonal riverbed that is dry for much of the year, runs through the city and divides it. On one side is Kezira, the older railway town with a planned grid and wide, tree-lined streets shaped by French influence; on the other is Megala, a denser market district with narrower, more irregular lanes.
Dire Dawa is one of Ethiopia's two chartered cities, alongside Addis Ababa, and an important commercial centre for the east of the country. A Dire Dawa map poster makes its two-sided character easy to see: the calm railway grid, the crowded market quarter and the pale line of the riverbed running between them.
- Population
- 343,000
- Coordinates
- 9.5931° N / 41.8661° E
- Elevation
- 1204 m
- Time zone
- Addis Ababa
- Region
- Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Kezira grid
The original railway town is laid out in a regular pattern of straight streets and broad blocks around the station, the most orderly part of the city.
Escarpment edge
To the south the ground rises towards the Harar highlands, and the city's streets give way to slopes and hills that form a natural boundary.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Dire Dawa
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 Dire Dawa
A map that means something
Dire Dawa carries strong memories for people who grew up there, from the railway and the market streets to the view of the hills. Its map, with the riverbed dividing Kezira and Megala, is a portrait of the city that residents will recognise at once.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, perhaps with a family address or year, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. HD files come in six print sizes, each as a 300 DPI PNG and a print-ready PDF.
Order the Dire Dawa 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.
Dire Dawa map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Dire Dawa 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 Dire Dawa 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 Dire Dawa 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 Dire Dawa 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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