Tanzanite hills
The nearby Merelani Hills hold the world's only commercial tanzanite deposits. Tracks from the town lead toward the mining area, which shapes much of the local geography.
Minimalist map poster · Tanzania
Merelani Map Poster & Print
3.5618° S / 36.9789° E
A mining town beneath the Merelani Hills, where lanes spread across dry plains near the world's only tanzanite deposits
- 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
Merelani 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 Merelani, 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
Merelani at home
The map
About this Merelani map poster
Merelani lies on the dry plains between Arusha and Moshi, not far from Kilimanjaro International Airport, and its name is known well beyond Tanzania. The Merelani Hills just nearby are the only place in the world where tanzanite, a blue-violet gemstone, is mined commercially.
The map reflects that economy. The town is a loose spread of streets and plots that grew quickly around the mining area, with tracks leading out toward the hills and the mining zone. Beyond them lie open savannah and scattered homesteads, crossed by only a few longer roads.
A Merelani map poster is a portrait of a place defined by one remarkable resource. The layout is informal and practical, shaped by work instead of design, and in black and white it has a raw, unpolished quality. It suits people connected to the gem trade as much as those who call the town home.
- Population
- 50,000
- Coordinates
- 3.5618° S / 36.9789° E
- Elevation
- 916 m
- Time zone
- Dar es Salaam
- Region
- Merelani, Tanzania
Informal grid
Streets spread in a loose, uneven pattern that grew as the mining economy drew people in, giving the town a practical, unplanned outline.
Open plains
Around the town the land is dry, open country with few roads, so the settlement stands out clearly against the wide, empty space.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Merelani
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 Merelani
A map that means something
For gem dealers, jewellers and anyone who has worked in the tanzanite trade, Merelani is the source of it all. A map of the town is an unusual and meaningful piece for an office, a shop or a home.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, and choose from five styles, including Noir and Sand. The $9 download covers six print sizes with no watermark, and printed posters ship from partners in more than 30 countries.
Order the Merelani 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.
Merelani map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Merelani 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 Merelani 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 Merelani 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 Merelani 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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