Winam Gulf shore
The irregular lakeshore bends around the city's western and southern sides, fringed with wetlands and small inlets that give the edge of the map a soft, natural line.
Minimalist map poster · Kenya
Kisumu Map Poster & Print
0.1022° S / 34.7617° E
A lakeside city on the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, its grid facing the water and its edges running into wetlands.
- 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
Kisumu 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 Kisumu, 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
Kisumu at home
The map
About this Kisumu map poster
Kisumu lies at the northeastern corner of Lake Victoria, on the shore of the Winam Gulf, a long inlet that reaches deep into western Kenya. The map shows a compact grid near the water, with the port and railway on the shoreline and main roads leading inland. Around it, newer neighbourhoods spread east and north, while papyrus wetlands and river mouths soften the edges of the lakeshore.
The city began as Port Florence, the lake terminus of the Uganda Railway completed in 1901, and it grew as the link between rail and steamer traffic on Lake Victoria. Today it is Kenya's third-largest city and the main centre of the Luo community, with lakeside areas such as Dunga known for fishing and the small Kisumu Impala Sanctuary on the shore.
A Kisumu map poster sets the city against the broad, calm shape of the lake. The water fills a large part of the composition, the shoreline curves around the gulf, and the streets gather in a neat grid close to the port before loosening into the suburbs. It is a picture of a city that has always looked toward the water.
- Population
- 398,000
- Coordinates
- 0.1022° S / 34.7617° E
- Elevation
- 1174 m
- Time zone
- Nairobi
- Region
- Kisumu, Kenya
Old town grid
Near the port, the original town is laid out in a regular grid of short blocks, the most orderly and densely drawn part of the poster.
Railway to the lake
The line that created the city still reaches the shore, a gently curving track that leads toward the old port area and the water.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kisumu
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 Kisumu
A map that means something
Kisumu has a strong pull for those who grew up by the lake, studied at its universities or left for Nairobi and further afield. A map of the city, with the gulf filling the frame, is a quiet reminder of lakeside evenings and of home.
Change the title, subtitle and coordinates line to show an estate, a family name or a date that matters. Choose between five styles, Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand, as a $9 set of HD files or a printed matte poster.
Order the Kisumu 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.
Kisumu map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kisumu 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 Kisumu 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 Kisumu 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 Kisumu 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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