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.

Quick Facts

Population:
410,956 (2024 est.)
Country:
Tanzania
Region:
East Africa

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