The southern highway
The main road from Addis Ababa to Hawassa runs straight through town, giving the map a dominant north–south line that everything else seems to hang from.
Minimalist map poster · Ethiopia
Shashamane Map Poster & Print
7.2000° N / 38.6000° E
A crossroads town in the Ethiopian Rift Valley, where the main southern highway meets roads fanning out across 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
Shashamane 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 Shashamane, 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
Shashamane at home
The map
About this Shashamane map poster
Shashamane sits in the Oromia region, on the main road that runs south from Addis Ababa through the Rift Valley towards Hawassa. Its position as a junction shapes the whole map. The highway forms a strong spine, and secondary roads branch away east and west, making the town an important stop for trade and transport across southern Ethiopia.
The town is widely known for its Rastafari community, which settled on land linked to a grant made by Emperor Haile Selassie in the mid-twentieth century. Around the commercial core the street network becomes looser and more irregular. Residential compounds, markets and farm plots blend into the agricultural landscape that surrounds the town on all sides.
A Shashamane map poster captures the logic of a road town. It shows a clear axis, a knot of streets where routes converge and a gradual thinning into countryside. Printed in monochrome, the drawing is spare and legible. It is more about movement and connection than monuments, which is how the place tends to be experienced.
- Population
- 208,000
- Coordinates
- 7.2000° N / 38.6000° E
- Elevation
- 1924 m
- Time zone
- Addis Ababa
- Region
- Shashamane, Ethiopia
Junction streets
Where regional roads split off, the street pattern tightens into a denser commercial knot of markets, depots and shops before spreading out again into residential areas.
Rift Valley farmland
Beyond the built-up area the map loosens into fields and scattered settlements on the floor of the Rift Valley, with lakes lying not far to the north and south.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Shashamane
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 Shashamane
A map that means something
For members of the diaspora, travellers who passed through on the road south, or anyone with ties to the Rastafari community, this map is a quiet way to keep the town close. Its simple structure looks deliberate on a wall and pairs well with other maps of Ethiopia.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, perhaps with a year of arrival or a family name. Pick Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Then take the six-size HD bundle for $9 or order a matte print with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Shashamane 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.
Shashamane map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Shashamane 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 Shashamane 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 Shashamane 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 Shashamane 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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