Central ridges
The Sher Darwaza and Asamai mountains cut through the city as large unbuilt shapes, giving the map its most distinctive and dramatic structure.
Minimalist map poster · Afghanistan
Kabul Map Poster & Print
34.5281° N / 69.1723° E
A high valley city split by rocky ridges, with the Kabul River running through and houses climbing the surrounding slopes.
- 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
Kabul 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 Kabul, 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
Kabul at home
The map
About this Kabul map poster
Kabul lies in a high valley at around 1,800 metres, enclosed by mountains, and the terrain is visible on every part of its map. Two rocky ridges, the Sher Darwaza and Asamai mountains, rise through the middle of the city, dividing it into separate basins. Streets stop abruptly at their slopes, and many residential areas climb the hillsides in steep, irregular patterns.
The Kabul River flows through the centre from west to east, often little more than a narrow channel in dry seasons. The old city clustered along its banks, near the Bala Hissar fortress on a spur of the Sher Darwaza ridge. Newer districts such as Wazir Akbar Khan to the north-east are laid out on broader, more regular blocks.
On the slopes south-west of the old city lie the Gardens of Babur, where the founder of the Mughal dynasty is buried, and a long straight avenue leads further south-west to the Darul Aman Palace. A Kabul map poster shows a city shaped by mountains at every scale, with the built-up areas flowing through the gaps between ridges.
- Population
- 4.4 million
- Coordinates
- 34.5281° N / 69.1723° E
- Elevation
- 1798 m
- Time zone
- Kabul
- Region
- Kabul, Afghanistan
Kabul River
The river crosses the city from west to east, a thin line of water that once organised the old bazaars and remains the main axis of the centre.
Babur's Gardens
The terraced walled garden on the slopes south-west of the old city appears as one of the few formal open spaces in the dense urban fabric.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kabul
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 Kabul
A map that means something
For Afghans living abroad and for those who have spent time in the city, a map of Kabul is a way to keep a precise picture of home. The mountains running through the streets make it instantly recognisable, even in simple black lines.
Add a title and subtitle in any words you choose, a date or the coordinates of a family house, and pick one of five styles. Download HD files for $9, or order a printed poster from partners in more than 30 countries.
Order the Kabul 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.
Kabul map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kabul 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 Kabul 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 Kabul 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 Kabul 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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