Thika Superhighway
The broad highway runs through the town as its strongest straight line, with interchanges and service roads branching toward estates and industrial areas.
Minimalist map poster · Kenya
Ruiru Map Poster & Print
1.1466° S / 36.9609° E
A fast-growing town north of Nairobi, strung along the Thika Road with river valleys and coffee estates on either side
- 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
Ruiru 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 Ruiru, 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
Ruiru at home
The map
About this Ruiru map poster
Ruiru lies in Kiambu County on the northern edge of the Nairobi metropolitan area, and its map is organised around the Thika Superhighway, a wide multi-lane road cutting straight through toward Thika. Estates and new neighbourhoods spread on both sides, while rivers carve narrow valleys through the ridges, giving the street pattern its uneven, branching shape.
The town grew from a railway stop and coffee centre into one of Kenya's fastest-growing urban areas, driven by commuters, industry and new housing. Large coffee estates still appear on the map as broad, open blocks with neat internal tracks, in contrast with the dense residential streets that have filled in between them.
New planned developments and campuses sit on its fringes, part of the steady northward growth of greater Nairobi. A Ruiru map poster captures a place in transition, where plantations, rivers, highways and neighbourhoods sit side by side at an unusually readable scale, and where each year adds new streets to the picture.
- Population
- 490,000
- Coordinates
- 1.1466° S / 36.9609° E
- Elevation
- 1531 m
- Time zone
- Nairobi
- Region
- Ruiru, Kenya
Coffee estates
Plantation land forms large, orderly blocks around the town, their regular tracks and field edges adding structure to the edges of the map.
River valleys
Rivers wind through the landscape in narrow, curving valleys, dividing neighbourhoods and giving the town its natural, branching outline.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Ruiru
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 Ruiru
A map that means something
Many people have bought their first home or started a business in Ruiru, and a map of the neighbourhood marks that step in a quiet, lasting way. It works equally well as a gift for someone who has just moved there.
Add a title, subtitle and coordinates line with your estate name or a move-in date, then choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Get the HD files for $9, or order a matte printed poster from a local print partner.
Order the Ruiru 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.
Ruiru map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Ruiru 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 Ruiru 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 Ruiru 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 Ruiru 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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