Dense street grid
Small plots and narrow streets cover most of the township, creating a fine, regular texture that is especially clear in black and white.
Minimalist map poster · South Africa
Thembisa Map Poster & Print
25.9964° S / 28.2268° E
A large township of compact, closely set streets on the grassland between Johannesburg and Pretoria
- 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
Thembisa 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 Thembisa, 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
Thembisa at home
The map
About this Thembisa map poster
Thembisa, often spelled Tembisa, is one of the largest townships in South Africa. It lies in the city of Ekurhuleni in Gauteng, between Johannesburg and Pretoria, and was established in the late 1950s. Its name is usually translated as promise or hope. From above, it is a dense, even mesh of small streets and plots covering the gently rolling grassland.
The township is divided into many named sections, each with its own pattern of streets, and the transitions between them are visible on the map. Larger roads run through and around the area, linking it to the nearby suburbs, industrial areas and highways. Small streams and open spaces cross the grid in places.
A Thembisa map poster records a place that has grown and changed considerably over the decades, with newer extensions on the edges of the original sections. The result is a detailed, textured map in which the street patterns tell part of the story of how the township was built and expanded.
- Population
- 512,000
- Coordinates
- 25.9964° S / 28.2268° E
- Elevation
- 1577 m
- Time zone
- Johannesburg
- Region
- Thembisa, South Africa
Named sections
The township is divided into many sections, each with its own layout. Changes in the street pattern mark where one section ends and another begins.
Main road links
Larger roads run through and around the township, linking it to Kempton Park, Midrand and the highways between Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Thembisa
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 Thembisa
A map that means something
For many families, Thembisa is home across generations, and a map of the streets they grew up in is a meaningful thing to have on a wall. It makes a thoughtful gift for someone who has moved away.
You can put the name of a section in the title, add a date or a family name to the subtitle, and adjust the coordinates. Choose one of five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand.
Order the Thembisa 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.
Thembisa map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Thembisa 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 Thembisa 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 Thembisa 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 Thembisa 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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