Compact old core
At the centre, compound walls and short lanes pack together into a fine, irregular texture. This is the densest part of the map and the one that gives the town its recognisable outline.
Minimalist map poster · Nigeria
Rano Map Poster & Print
11.5568° N / 8.5807° E
A Hausa town on the open Kano plain, its lanes gathering around an old centre while roads fan out into farmland.
- 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
Rano 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 Rano, 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
Rano at home
The map
About this Rano map poster
Rano lies south of Kano city in the flat savanna of northern Nigeria. From above it looks the way many Hausa towns do: a dense core of compound walls and narrow lanes, looser blocks toward the edges, and then a wide field pattern stretching in every direction. Roads leave the centre like spokes, linking the town to nearby settlements and markets.
The name carries weight in regional history. Rano is counted among the Hausa Bakwai, the seven original Hausa states of tradition, alongside Kano, Katsina, Daura, Zazzau, Gobir and Biram. Today it is again the seat of an emirate. The palace quarter is still the natural focal point of the town, and it is where the older street pattern is at its tightest.
A Rano map poster turns this layout into something quiet and graphic. Without colour, the contrast between the close-grained centre and the open fields becomes the whole story, and the roads read like threads drawn across paper. It suits anyone with family roots in Kano State, or anyone who finds meaning in the plan of an old town that has kept its shape.
- Population
- 18,000
- Coordinates
- 11.5568° N / 8.5807° E
- Elevation
- 526 m
- Time zone
- Lagos
- Region
- Rano, Nigeria
Radiating roads
Routes leave Rano in several directions across the plain. They draw long, straight lines that connect it to Kano and to smaller villages scattered through the surrounding farmland.
Savanna field pattern
Beyond the built edge, the map opens into cultivated land and tracks. This pale ground frames the town and makes its dense centre stand out clearly.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Rano
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 Rano
A map that means something
For people from Rano, or whose parents and grandparents grew up there, a map is a way to keep home on the wall in a form that feels considered rather than sentimental. The title, subtitle and coordinates line can carry a family name, a date or simply the town's name.
Choose from five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. The HD download costs $9 and includes six print sizes, each as a 300 DPI PNG and a print-ready PDF. You can also order a printed poster on matte paper, with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Rano 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.
Rano map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Rano 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 Rano 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 Rano 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 Rano 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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