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 & Print
0.3163° N / 32.5822° E
A city of hills and valleys spreading north from the shore of Lake Victoria, with roads winding between the summits.
- 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 costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Kampala, 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
Kampala at home
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.
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 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.
Order the Kampala 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.
Kampala map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kampala 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 Kampala 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 Kampala 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 Kampala 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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