Compound pattern
Walled family compounds form irregular cells across the town. In black and white they give the map a hand-drawn texture, very unlike the strict blocks of a planned grid.
Minimalist map poster · Nigeria
Kiyawa Map Poster & Print
11.7844° N / 9.6069° E
A low, open town on the savanna of northern Nigeria, where sandy roads and scattered compounds fade into farmland on every side.
- 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
Kiyawa 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 Kiyawa, 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
Kiyawa at home
The map
About this Kiyawa map poster
Kiyawa lies in Jigawa State, in the flat Sudan savanna of northern Nigeria, a short distance from the state capital, Dutse. From above, the town is loose rather than dense. A few firm roads cross it, and a finer web of sandy lanes and footpaths runs between walled family compounds, so the built-up area has soft edges that slowly give way to cultivated fields.
It is also the seat of a local government area of the same name, which makes it an administrative and market centre for the villages around it. On a map, that role shows up as roads arriving from several directions and meeting near the middle. The small clearings and wider junctions where people gather appear as pauses in an otherwise even pattern of blocks.
A Kiyawa map poster keeps that quiet geometry: the rounded outlines of compound walls, the few longer lines of the main roads, and the wide stretches of white where the town opens onto the plain. It is an honest portrait of a Sahelian settlement, drawn from the ground plan rather than from a postcard view.
- Population
- 18,000
- Coordinates
- 11.7844° N / 9.6069° E
- Elevation
- 395 m
- Time zone
- Lagos
- Region
- Kiyawa, Nigeria
Converging roads
Roads from neighbouring towns and villages meet near the centre. These few confident lines hold the composition together against the finer network of lanes.
Open savanna edge
The town has no hard boundary. Houses thin out into fields and open ground, which leaves generous empty space around the streets on the poster.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kiyawa
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 Kiyawa
A map that means something
For people who grew up in Kiyawa or have family there, the map is a direct reminder of home: the route to the market, the lane to a relative's compound, the road out towards Dutse. It is a personal image, and plain enough to sit well in any room.
You can set the title, subtitle and coordinates line yourself, perhaps with a family name or a year that matters, and choose from five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The HD files cost $9, or you can order a printed poster.
Order the Kiyawa 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.
Kiyawa map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kiyawa 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 Kiyawa 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 Kiyawa 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 Kiyawa 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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