Dodoma
East Africa, Tanzania
Tanzania
People from Dodoma are called:
Male/General:
Dodoman
Pronunciation:
/ˈdoʊdoʊmə/
Etymology & Origin
From Gogo 'Dodoma', meaning 'it has sunk', referring to an elephant that got stuck in the river.
About Dodoma
- Official capital of Tanzania since 1996, replacing Dar es Salaam.
- Planned capital city located in the geographic center of Tanzania.
- Smaller than Dar es Salaam but growing as administrative functions move there.
- Important transportation hub connecting Tanzania's regions.
- Center of Tanzania's wine-growing region with a dry climate.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 410,956 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Tanzania
- Region:
- East Africa
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