Lakeshore settlement
Homes and lanes follow the edge of Lake Tanganyika in a long, narrow band, drawing a fine, irregular line against the open water.
Minimalist map poster · Tanzania
Kirando Map Poster & Print
7.4167° S / 30.6000° E
A settlement on the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika, where a thin line of homes meets deep water and rising hills.
- 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
Kirando 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 Kirando, 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
Kirando at home
The map
About this Kirando map poster
Kirando lies on the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika in the Rukwa region of western Tanzania. The settlement stretches along the water, with houses and lanes following the shoreline and hills rising behind it. From above, the map is divided almost in half: an irregular band of settlement on one side, and the vast open surface of the lake on the other.
Lake Tanganyika is one of the longest and deepest freshwater lakes in the world, and life here is closely tied to it. Fishing boats, landing places and small markets shape the lakeside, while paths lead inland to farmland on the slopes. A Kirando map poster captures this simple, powerful arrangement of land, shore and water.
The lake lies along the Western Rift, and the land around Kirando reflects that geology, rising from the water toward the escarpment of the rift. On a wider frame the coastline appears as a long, clean edge, broken by small bays and headlands, and the town becomes a delicate thread along it.
- Population
- 33,000
- Coordinates
- 7.4167° S / 30.6000° E
- Elevation
- 773 m
- Time zone
- Dar es Salaam
- Region
- Kirando, Tanzania
Open lake
The lake fills a large part of the frame, a wide, calm surface that gives the poster a strong sense of space and scale.
Rift escarpment
Behind the shore, the land climbs toward the escarpment of the Western Rift, with paths and small roads winding up the slopes to inland farms.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kirando
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 Kirando
A map that means something
Kirando is a map for people from the shores of Lake Tanganyika, and for those who have travelled along it and remember the villages between water and hills. It is a quiet, spacious design that works well on a large wall.
Personalise the title, add a subtitle such as Rukwa, Tanzania, and keep the coordinates line. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, and order a matte print from partners in more than 30 countries.
Order the Kirando 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.
Kirando map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kirando 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 Kirando 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 Kirando 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 Kirando 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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