Central street grid
The core of Musanze is laid out in a fairly regular pattern, unusual in hilly Rwanda, because the town sits on relatively level volcanic ground.
Minimalist map poster · Rwanda
Musanze Map Poster & Print
1.4998° S / 29.6350° E
A compact town on a volcanic plain in northern Rwanda, with the Virunga peaks rising just beyond its northern edge.
- 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
Musanze 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 Musanze, 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
Musanze at home
The map
About this Musanze map poster
Musanze, known until the mid-2000s as Ruhengeri, is the main town of Rwanda's Northern Province. It sits on a high plain at around 1,850 metres, formed by lava from the Virunga volcanoes that line the horizon to the north. The town itself is small and fairly regular, with a central grid of streets and a main road passing through on the way between Kigali and the border town of Rubavu.
Most visitors know Musanze as the gateway to Volcanoes National Park, where trekkers climb the slopes of the Virunga range to see mountain gorillas. The park headquarters at Kinigi lies a short drive away. East of town, lakes Burera and Ruhondo sit between steep ridges, and caves formed in old lava flows run beneath parts of the area.
The Musanze map poster has a simple centre and a dramatic frame. Streets gather in a neat pattern around the town core, farm tracks thin out across the plain, and at wider scales the roads toward the park begin to climb toward the volcanoes. It is a map that suggests a much bigger landscape waiting just beyond the edge of the print.
- Population
- 153,000
- Coordinates
- 1.4998° S / 29.6350° E
- Elevation
- 1849 m
- Time zone
- Kigali
- Region
- Musanze, Rwanda
Road to the volcanoes
A road heads north from town toward Kinigi and the national park, the route most gorilla-trekking visitors take in the early morning before their climb.
Twin lakes to the east
Lakes Burera and Ruhondo lie a short distance away, long and irregular, separated by a narrow strip of land. At a wider scale they add striking solid shapes to the composition.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Musanze
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 Musanze
A map that means something
Travellers who came to Rwanda for the gorillas often want something more lasting than photos, and a map of the town where the trek began is a quiet way to mark it. It also suits anyone who lived, studied or worked in the north of the country.
Add a personalised title and subtitle, perhaps the date of a trek, and adjust the coordinates line. The five styles range from Classic black & white to the warmer Paper and Sand. Printed posters ship from partners in more than 30 countries, with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Musanze 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.
Musanze map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Musanze 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 Musanze 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 Musanze 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 Musanze 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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