Residential sections
Planned neighbourhoods fill the valley in repeating patterns of curving streets and small plots, giving the town a distinctive layered texture across the map.
Minimalist map poster · South Africa
Phuthaditjhaba Map Poster & Print
28.5242° S / 28.8158° E
A spreading town at the foot of the Maluti mountains, where residential streets meet steep sandstone slopes in the eastern Free State.
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- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
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One city, five moods
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Every street in Phuthaditjhaba, razor sharp
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On the wall
Phuthaditjhaba at home
The map
About this Phuthaditjhaba map poster
Phuthaditjhaba lies in the eastern Free State, at the foot of the Maluti mountains near the borders with Lesotho and KwaZulu-Natal. Its name is usually translated as 'meeting place of the tribes'. From above, the town spreads across a broad valley in a series of planned residential sections, with curving streets and small plots set against the steep sandstone slopes rising behind it.
The town was established as the capital of QwaQwa, a former homeland created under apartheid, and it remains the main centre of the area. Its layout reflects that history, with separate suburbs, commercial strips and government buildings connected by a handful of main roads. The Golden Gate Highlands National Park and the Drakensberg Amphitheatre are both within a short drive.
A Phuthaditjhaba map poster shows a dense, spreading town held within dramatic terrain. In black and white, the sweep of residential streets meets the blank space of the mountains, and roads run along the valleys toward Harrismith and the national park. It is a map that speaks of community and landscape together.
- Population
- 84,000
- Coordinates
- 28.5242° S / 28.8158° E
- Elevation
- 1671 m
- Time zone
- Johannesburg
- Region
- Phuthaditjhaba, South Africa
Mountain edge
Steep slopes of the Maluti and Drakensberg rise close to the town, leaving large open areas on the map where the built-up area stops abruptly at the foot of the hills.
Main road corridors
A few main roads link the town's sections and lead out toward Harrismith and the Golden Gate area, forming the structure that holds the spread-out town together.
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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 Phuthaditjhaba
A map that means something
For people from QwaQwa, and families who have spread across South Africa and beyond, a map of Phuthaditjhaba is a way to keep home close. Write a family name, a clan, a date or a short dedication in the title and subtitle, and set the coordinates.
Five styles are available: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. The HD files cost $9 and include six print sizes as 300 DPI PNG and PDF without a watermark. Printed matte posters, with an optional wooden frame, ship from partners in 30+ countries.
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| 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.
Phuthaditjhaba map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Phuthaditjhaba 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 Phuthaditjhaba 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 Phuthaditjhaba 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 Phuthaditjhaba 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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