Hilltop street knots
Each of the historic hills carries its own loop of roads around a summit, often topped by a cathedral, mosque or palace. This gives the map a pattern of clustered circles.
Minimalist map poster · Uganda
Kampala Map Poster
A city of hills and valleys spreading north from the shore of Lake Victoria, with roads winding between the summits.
0.3163° N / 32.5822° E
$9one-time · all 6 sizes · instant download
- 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
Kampala in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style is included in the same $9 price.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ HD filePrint-sharp
Every street in Kampala, razor sharp
This is a crop of the real HD file at 100%. The paid download 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.
The map
About this Kampala map poster
Kampala is traditionally described as a city of seven hills, and on a map you can see why. Main roads follow the ridges and valleys, curving around the slopes of Mengo, Kasubi, Namirembe, Rubaga, Kibuli, Nakasero and Old Kampala rather than crossing them. Unlike a grid city, its streets bend and branch, and each hill forms its own small knot of roads.
The central business district sits on and around Nakasero, with broader, straighter streets than the neighbourhoods around it. To the south and east the city runs down toward Lake Victoria and reaches the water at Port Bell and Murchison Bay. Wetlands in the low valleys between the hills show up as open, unbuilt ground running through the urban pattern.
The name is linked to the impala that once grazed these hills. The Kasubi Tombs, burial ground of the kings of Buganda, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the west of the city. A Kampala map poster shows the capital of Uganda as a winding street pattern that climbs over the hills, very different from the planned grids of many capitals.
- Population
- 1.7 million
- Coordinates
- 0.3163° N / 32.5822° E
- Elevation
- 1223 m
- Time zone
- Kampala
- Region
- Kampala, Uganda
Lake Victoria shore
The southern edge of the city meets the lake at Murchison Bay and Port Bell. The curving waterline leaves an open space at the base of the composition.
Valley wetlands
Low ground between the hills holds wetlands and green corridors. The map alternates between dense ridges and lighter bands where fewer streets have been built.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kampala
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
Free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. The HD version is 7,200 × 10,800 px, 300 DPI, no watermark.
Why Kampala
A map that means something
Kampala is often where people from across Uganda studied, started work or met their partner. Title the poster with a hill or neighbourhood, add a date or names in the subtitle, and keep the coordinates for the exact place.
The curving roads look especially good in Blueprint or Noir, where light lines stand out on a dark ground. Files cost $9 for six sizes with no watermark, and a free 900 px preview is available before you buy.
Get the Kampala poster — $9What's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| A3 · 29.7 × 42 cm | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| A2 · 42 × 59.4 cm | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 18 × 24" | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 24 × 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.
Kampala map poster — FAQ
Can I choose which part of Kampala is on the poster?
Yes. Drag and zoom the map in the editor — centre it on your neighbourhood, the old town or the whole metro area. The text updates independently.
What sizes is the Kampala poster available in?
The HD purchase includes 30×40 cm, 50×70 cm, A3, A2, 18×24″ and 24×36″, each as a 300 DPI PNG and a print-ready PDF.
Is there a free version of the Kampala map poster?
You can download a free 900 px preview with a watermark. The paid HD files have no watermark and are sharp enough for large prints.
How do I print my Kampala map?
Send the PDF to any local print shop or online printing service and ask for the matching paper size. Matte paper and a thin black or oak frame suit this style best.
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