Original town core
The oldest part of Solwezi forms a compact grid of streets at the centre. It stands out clearly from the newer districts built around it during the mining boom.
Minimalist map poster · Zambia
Solwezi Map Poster & Print
12.1688° S / 26.3894° E
A fast-growing provincial capital in northwestern Zambia, spreading outward through woodland on gently rolling ground.
- 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
Solwezi 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 Solwezi, 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
Solwezi at home
The map
About this Solwezi map poster
Solwezi is the capital of Zambia's North-Western Province, set in a landscape of low hills and miombo woodland not far from the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. For much of the twentieth century it was a small administrative town, and its original centre is still easy to pick out on a map as a compact cluster of streets around the main roads.
Since the opening of large copper mines nearby, above all Kansanshi just north of the town, Solwezi has grown quickly. New residential areas spread outward in loose, irregular grids, and unpaved roads branch off into the surrounding bush. The contrast between the older core and the looser outer districts gives the map a clear sense of a place still being built.
The main road toward the Copperbelt runs through the town, and small streams wind through the woodland around it. A Solwezi map poster captures this growing street network against the open landscape of the province, a view that will mean the most to people who have lived, worked or grown up here and watched the town expand.
- Population
- 301,000
- Coordinates
- 12.1688° S / 26.3894° E
- Elevation
- 1381 m
- Time zone
- Lusaka
- Region
- Solwezi, Zambia
Growth toward the mines
Much of the recent expansion has followed the roads leading toward the copper mines. These newer areas appear on the map as looser, more irregular networks of streets.
Woodland setting
Beyond the built-up area, the landscape is largely woodland crossed by tracks and small streams, giving the edges of the map an open, unfinished quality.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Solwezi
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 Solwezi
A map that means something
Solwezi is a meaningful print for people who have worked at the mines, served in the provincial capital or grown up in the town as it changed. It records a particular moment in the growth of a place that is still expanding.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line with a name, an arrival date or a message, and choose from five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. HD files cost $9, and printed posters ship from partners in over 30 countries.
Order the Solwezi posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm (11.8 × 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 cm (18 × 24″) | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm (19.7 × 27.6″) | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm (24 × 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.
Solwezi map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Solwezi 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 Solwezi 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 Solwezi 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 worldwide. 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 Solwezi 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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