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Dodoma City, Tanzania

Dodoma, officially Dodoma City, is the capital city of Tanzania. With a population of 765,179 as per 2022 which is projected to reach 1,000,000 by the end of 2026, it is also the administrative capital of both Dodoma Municipal Council and the entire Dodoma Region.

Type CityPopulation 765,179Settled 1907

Why go

  • Capital of Tanzania.
  • Served by Dodoma Airport (DOD).

History

Dodoma, officially Dodoma City, is the capital city of Tanzania. With a population of 765,179 as per 2022 which is projected to reach 1,000,000 by the end of 2026, it is also the administrative capital of both Dodoma Municipal Council and the entire Dodoma Region. In July 2024, Dodoma officially surpassed Arusha to become the third largest city in Tanzania on both infrastructure and population measures. In 1974, the Tanzanian government announced that Tanzania's national capital would be moved from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma for social and economic reasons and to centralise the capital within the country. It became the official capital in 1996.

Restaurants & places to go

MRI Cafeteria
African, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00 · Dodoma · mri.ac.tz
Indoor
Chef Asili
African, Regional, Ice Cream, Pizza, Local, Restaurant · African/Regional restaurant · Third Street · chefasilitz.com
Indoor

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Airports

Dodoma Airport (DOD) 1.7 km to the centre
Dodoma, 03, TZ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Kongwa Airport 74 km to the centre
Kongwa, 03, TZ
Outdoor
Kilimatinde Airport 94 km to the centre
Kilimatinde, 23, TZ
Outdoor
Mahaka Airport 77 km to the centre
Mahaka, 03, TZ
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Dodoma City, Tanzania
Dodoma City, Tanzania
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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Dodoma Airport (DOD); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Dodoma City, Tanzania. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.