The northern road
The main highway between Mekelle and Adigrat runs through the town, forming the backbone from which Wik’ro's streets spread out.
Minimalist map poster · Ethiopia
Wik’ro Map Poster & Print
13.7952° N / 39.6030° E
A highland town on the Tigray plateau, strung along the main northern road with rock-hewn church country around it
- 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
Wik’ro 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 Wik’ro, 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
Wik’ro at home
The map
About this Wik’ro map poster
Wik’ro, often spelled Wukro, lies on the Tigray plateau north of Mekelle, on the main road toward Adigrat. The town stretches along the highway, with the densest streets near the road and a looser grid of houses and compounds spreading outward. Around it, the land is open and rocky, cut by dry river beds and farm terraces.
The area is known for its rock-hewn churches. One of them, Wukro Chirkos, stands close to the town and was carved out of the sandstone rock, and there are more in the surrounding hills and cliffs. These sites have made Wik’ro a starting point for people exploring the churches of eastern Tigray.
A Wik’ro map poster shows a plateau town in its setting: the highway as a strong spine, the town gathered around it, and the mostly empty land around the edges. It is a sparse, restful map, and the open ground is as much a part of it as the streets.
- Population
- 64,000
- Coordinates
- 13.7952° N / 39.6030° E
- Elevation
- 2002 m
- Time zone
- Addis Ababa
- Region
- Wik’ro, Ethiopia
Rock-hewn churches
Churches carved out of rock stand close to the town and in the surrounding hills, and they are the region's best-known historical sites.
Plateau landscape
Open farmland, dry streambeds and rocky ground surround the town, leaving plenty of space around the streets in the printed composition.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Wik’ro
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 Wik’ro
A map that means something
For people from Tigray, and for those who have travelled through its highlands, Wik’ro is a place with meaning. A map of it is a calm way to remember a home town or a long road north, and it keeps the place present.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, then pick one of five styles. Look at the free 900 px watermarked preview, and choose a $9 download or a printed poster with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Wik’ro 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.
Wik’ro map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Wik’ro 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 Wik’ro 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 Wik’ro 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 Wik’ro 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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