Wanale ridge
The ridge rises directly east of the town, and the streets stop where the cliffs begin, leaving that side of the map open and quiet.
Minimalist map poster · Uganda
Mbale Map Poster & Print
1.0821° N / 34.1750° E
An eastern Ugandan town at the foot of Mount Elgon, its streets spreading out below the steep Wanale ridge.
- 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
Mbale 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 Mbale, 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
Mbale at home
The map
About this Mbale map poster
Mbale lies in eastern Uganda, within reach of the Kenyan border, at the western foot of Mount Elgon. On a map the town spreads across relatively level ground while the escarpment of the Wanale ridge rises sharply to the east, a steep wall with only a few roads climbing it. Streams run down from the mountain through the town and out onto the plain.
The centre has a compact grid of commercial streets, with markets, offices and the taxi park gathered close together, while residential districts extend outward along the main roads toward Tororo, Soroti and Kapchorwa. Mbale is also home to the Islamic University in Uganda, whose campus forms one of the larger institutional sites in town.
The slopes of Elgon around Mbale produce much of Uganda's Bugisu arabica coffee, and the Bamasaba people are known for the imbalu circumcision ceremony held in even-numbered years. A Mbale map poster brings the town and its mountain together in one frame, showing a regional centre shaped by the highland that dominates its horizon.
- Population
- 111,000
- Coordinates
- 1.0821° N / 34.1750° E
- Elevation
- 1125 m
- Time zone
- Kampala
- Region
- Mbale, Uganda
Town centre grid
The commercial core is laid out in short straight blocks, the densest and most regular part of the map, where the main regional roads meet.
Roads to the region
Highways leave Mbale toward Tororo, Soroti and Kapchorwa, drawing long lines out of the centre that make the town's role as a crossroads easy to read.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Mbale
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 Mbale
A map that means something
Mbale speaks to people from the Bugisu region, alumni of its university, coffee growers and travellers who set off from here to climb Elgon or visit Sipi Falls. Its meeting of plain and ridge gives a strong, legible composition.
Add a title, a subtitle such as the year you graduated or a family name, and edit the coordinates line. Choose Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. A free 900 px preview lets you check the layout before buying.
Order the Mbale 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.
Mbale map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Mbale 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 Mbale 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 Mbale 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 Mbale 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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