Seasonal riverbeds
Wide sandy channels cross the plain and fill only after rain. On the map they read as pale, winding bands that break the settlement into separate areas.
Minimalist map poster · Kenya
Kakuma Map Poster & Print
3.7136° N / 34.8572° E
A town and its large settlement spread across the dry plain of north-west Kenya, cut by sandy seasonal riverbeds.
- 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
Kakuma 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 Kakuma, 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
Kakuma at home
The map
About this Kakuma map poster
Kakuma is in Turkana County in the north-west of Kenya, on a hot, semi-arid plain. The name is known far beyond the region because of the Kakuma refugee camp, opened in 1992. It became home to people from South Sudan, Somalia and many other countries. The town and the camp sit side by side, and together they form one of the largest settlements in this part of Kenya.
From above, the pattern is unusual. Parts of the settlement are laid out in regular blocks and numbered zones, while the older town grows more loosely around the main road. Seasonal riverbeds, dry for much of the year, wind across the plain and split the built area into distinct pieces. The main road passes through and links Kakuma to the wider region.
A Kakuma map poster gives road, block and riverbed the same neutral line weight, at whatever scale you choose. For people who lived, worked or were born here, it can be a way to hold on to a place that shaped their lives, drawn simply and without decoration.
- Population
- 23,000
- Coordinates
- 3.7136° N / 34.8572° E
- Elevation
- 603 m
- Time zone
- Nairobi
- Region
- Kakuma, Kenya
Planned camp blocks
Parts of the settlement follow a regular layout of blocks and zones. This gives a gridded texture that contrasts with the looser growth of the older town.
Road through Turkana
The main road through Kakuma links it with Lodwar to the south-east and Lokichogio to the north-west. It draws a long line across otherwise open country.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kakuma
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 Kakuma
A map that means something
People who spent years in Kakuma, as residents, teachers, aid workers or children growing up, often remember the layout of its roads and blocks. A clean map gives that memory a form that can hang in a home anywhere.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line with a name, a year of arrival or departure, or a few words that matter to you. Choose from five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. HD files are $9, and printed posters ship from partners in 30+ countries.
Order the Kakuma 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.
Kakuma map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kakuma 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 Kakuma 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 Kakuma 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 Kakuma 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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