Compact settlement
The built-up area forms a small, concentrated cluster that stands out against the plain and is easy to read at the centre of the frame.
Minimalist map poster · Ethiopia
Waal Map Poster & Print
6.8866° N / 46.2151° E
A small settlement on the semi-arid plains of Ethiopia's Somali Region, drawn in a few roads and open 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
Waal 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 Waal, 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
Waal at home
The map
About this Waal map poster
Waal lies in the Somali Region of eastern Ethiopia, in a broad landscape of dry plains and scrubland that covers much of the region. Settlements here are often small and far apart, connected by long roads and tracks. On a map Waal appears as a modest cluster of streets surrounded by open land.
Herding is central to the region's rural life, with camels, goats, sheep and cattle. In places, seasonal watercourses cross the land and stay dry for much of the year. The roads and tracks follow the routes between water, grazing and markets, which gives the map its basic shape.
A Waal map poster is necessarily spare. It shows a small cluster at the centre, a few lines reaching outward and a great deal of empty space. That emptiness is part of what the map says. It describes a place defined by distance and by the wide, open land around it.
- Population
- 24,000
- Coordinates
- 6.8866° N / 46.2151° E
- Elevation
- 454 m
- Time zone
- Addis Ababa
- Region
- Waal, Ethiopia
Long approach roads
Roads and tracks run outward across open country toward other towns. They are the few strong lines that give the map its structure.
Open plains
Wide stretches of unbuilt land surround the town. They leave generous empty space around the settlement and give the poster a quiet composition.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Waal
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 Waal
A map that means something
A map of Waal is a personal choice, for people from the Somali Region who live elsewhere, or for anyone who has lived or worked there and wants a record of a place that few maps pay attention to.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line with a name or a date. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Buy the HD files for $9 or order a printed poster on matte paper.
Order the Waal 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.
Waal map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Waal 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 Waal 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 Waal 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 Waal 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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