Lake Beseka
A saline lake next to the town has expanded markedly over the decades. Its irregular shoreline is one of the most prominent shapes on the map.
Minimalist map poster · Ethiopia
Metahāra Map Poster & Print
8.9000° N / 39.9167° E
A town in Ethiopia's Awash valley, set between a volcanic cone, an expanding lake and the geometry of sugar plantations.
- 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
Metahāra 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 Metahāra, 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
Metahāra at home
The map
About this Metahāra map poster
Metahāra lies in the Main Ethiopian Rift, along the historic road and rail corridor between Addis Ababa and Djibouti. The town is small and linear, stretched along its transport routes. On a map it sits among striking natural features: dark lava fields, the volcanic cone of Mount Fantale close by, and the valley of the Awash River.
Right beside the town lies Lake Beseka, which has grown considerably over recent decades, flooding surrounding land and parts of the road. It has become a well-known example of a changing rift lake. Nearby, the Metahara sugar estate lays out broad irrigated fields in regular blocks, a sharply geometric pattern set against the rough volcanic ground.
Awash National Park lies just to the east and is known for its savanna, its river gorge and its wildlife. A Metahāra map poster captures an unusual meeting of natural forces and human planning, with a lake, a volcano and irrigated farmland all within a few kilometres of the town centre.
- Population
- 23,000
- Coordinates
- 8.9000° N / 39.9167° E
- Elevation
- 958 m
- Time zone
- Addis Ababa
- Region
- Metahāra, Ethiopia
Mount Fantale
The volcano rises near the town, and its crater and lava flows appear as rough, textured ground surrounding the settlement.
Sugar estate grid
Irrigated plantation fields form large rectangular blocks. They contrast sharply with the natural forms of lava, lake and river in the rift.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Metahāra
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 Metahāra
A map that means something
This map suits people who have worked on the estate, travelled the road to Djibouti or studied the rift's geology, and anyone who likes landscapes where nature and engineering sit side by side. Few small towns have such a varied setting.
Edit the title, subtitle and coordinates to make the poster your own. Sand and Paper suit the rift's dry tones, and Noir gives the lava fields a dramatic depth. Start with the free watermarked preview, then order HD files or a framed print.
Order the Metahāra 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.
Metahāra map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Metahāra 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 Metahāra 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 Metahāra 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 Metahāra 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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