Numbered sectors
The district is divided into many rectangular sectors of similar size, separated by straight roads. The repetition gives the map a strong, almost graphic regularity.
Minimalist map poster · Iraq
Sadr City Map Poster & Print
33.3889° N / 44.4583° E
A planned grid of small numbered sectors on Baghdad's eastern edge, as regular as a sheet of graph paper
- 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
Sadr City 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 Sadr City, 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
Sadr City at home
The map
About this Sadr City map poster
Sadr City is one of the most regularly planned places in Iraq. It lies in the north-east of Baghdad, beyond the Army Canal, and from above it looks like a grid of near-identical rectangular sectors separated by straight roads. Within each sector, the streets are tightly packed and parallel, making the district one of the most densely built parts of the capital.
The district was founded around 1959 under Abd al-Karim Qasim as al-Thawra, or Revolution City, to house migrants arriving from the rural south. It was later renamed Saddam City, and after 2003 it took the name of the Shia cleric Mohammad Sadiq al-Sadr. Its population today is well over a million.
A Sadr City map poster is almost abstract. The sectors repeat across the page in an even pattern, cut by main avenues at regular intervals, and the Army Canal forms a clear boundary on the western side. Few places show so plainly how a single plan, drawn at one moment, can shape the daily life of an entire district.
- Population
- 1.2 million
- Coordinates
- 33.3889° N / 44.4583° E
- Elevation
- 39 m
- Time zone
- Baghdad
- Region
- Sadr City, Iraq
Army Canal edge
The canal and the parkland along it run along the district's western side, a long straight line separating Sadr City from the rest of eastern Baghdad.
Dense parallel streets
Within each sector, narrow residential streets run close together in parallel rows, producing a fine, tight texture across the whole district.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Sadr City
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 Sadr City
A map that means something
For people who grew up in Sadr City, or whose families came from there, this map gives shape to a place often seen only in the news. Its grid makes a striking and personal print.
You can set the title, subtitle and coordinates line yourself, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The $9 HD download has no watermark, and a free 900 px preview is available first.
Order the Sadr City 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.
Sadr City map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Sadr City 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 Sadr City 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 Sadr City 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 Sadr City 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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