Town on a spur
The old core sits on high ground above the gorge, so its streets bend and branch irregularly instead of forming a regular grid, and they stop sharply where the land falls away.
Minimalist map poster · Iraq
Ṟuwandiz Map Poster & Print
36.6114° N / 44.5219° E
A mountain town on a narrow spur above a deep canyon, with roads and rivers squeezed between steep folds
- 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
Ṟuwandiz 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 Ṟuwandiz, 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
Ṟuwandiz at home
The map
About this Ṟuwandiz map poster
Ruwandiz, also written Rawanduz, sits in the mountains of the Erbil Governorate in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. From above, the town looks less like a grid and more like a settlement fitted onto a ledge. Streets follow the shape of the rock, and the built-up area thins quickly wherever the slopes steepen.
The land around the town is cut by deep gorges. The Rawanduz canyon and the nearby Gali Ali Beg gorge are among the best-known landscapes in northern Iraq, and the road through them, begun by the engineer Archibald Hamilton around 1928, is still called the Hamilton Road. On a map it shows up as a thin, persistent line that bends with the river below.
A Ṟuwandiz map poster works as a study in constraint. Terrain drives every line, so the finished print has a clear structure: dense, irregular blocks on the high ground, and drop-offs where the canyon cuts through. The long road threading away into the mountains gives the composition direction.
- Population
- 23,000
- Coordinates
- 36.6114° N / 44.5219° E
- Elevation
- 827 m
- Time zone
- Baghdad
- Region
- Ṟuwandiz, Iraq
The Hamilton Road
Built through the gorges from the late 1920s, the road runs as a single winding line that follows the valley floor and links the town to the wider region.
Canyon walls
The deep river cuts around the town leave empty bands on the map, and those gaps set off the built-up area as clearly as any coastline would.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Ṟuwandiz
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 Ṟuwandiz
A map that means something
People who know Ruwandiz tend to remember the drop into the canyon and the drive along the gorge. A print of the town's streets holds that sense of place in plain lines, whether you have family ties to Soran, fond memories of a journey through the mountains, or simply an interest in how towns adapt to hard ground.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, so it could carry a family name, a travel date or the Kurdish spelling of the town. Choose from five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Paper and Sand suit the mountain setting especially well.
Order the Ṟuwandiz 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.
Ṟuwandiz map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Ṟuwandiz 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 Ṟuwandiz 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 Ṟuwandiz 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 Ṟuwandiz 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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