Dodoma, Tanzania

Muammar Gaddafi Mosque, Dodoma, Tanzania
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Author: Job de Graaf


Dodoma is the capital of Tanzania. it is located close to the geographical heart of the country, about 486 km to the west of Dar es Salaam. Located 1,120 m (3,675 ft) above sea level, Dodoma covers 2,576 sq km (994.6 sq mi) and has a population of 330,000 (2011 estimate).

The choice of Dodoma as the capital was made in 1973, and in the subsequent years, various government departments were relocated there. However, even today, there are some government offices remaining in the previous national capital, Dar es Salaam, which is the biggest city in the country and which continues to be its commercial capital.

Dodoma was established as a railway stop for the Tanzanian Central Railway. It remains a small outpost until chosen to be the new national capital. A master plan for the city was drawn up in 1986 under the auspices of the United Nations. However Dodoma continues to be a small city compared to Dar es Salaam.

Dodoma experiences a semi-arid climate, with annual precipitation of 570 mm (22 in). Despite its high altitude, it experiences relatively high temperature throughout the year. Daytime temperature ranges between 26°C and 31°C while night time temperature between 13°C and 18°C.

Visiting Dodoma

You can fly from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma. A cheaper alternative is to take a bus, which makes the same journey in 8 hours.

Places of Interest to visit in Dodoma

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