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What is the capital of Tanzania?

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The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma

Dodoma sits on a plateau in the centre of Tanzania at about 1,120 metres, chosen as the capital for its central location.

Dodoma is the capital and seat of government of Tanzania, a role it has held since 1996. Tanzania itself has an estimated population of 70,545,865 (2025).

Dodoma is not the largest city in Tanzania. That is Dar es Salaam, which makes Tanzania one of the countries whose capital is not their biggest city.

Dodoma at a glance

City population765,179 (2022 census)
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
Capital since1996
Largest city in TanzaniaDar es Salaam
Time zoneUTC+03:00 (EAT)
CurrencyTanzanian shilling (TZS)

About Dodoma

Dodoma has been the capital of Tanzania since 1996, Dodoma was designated the official capital in 1996, following a 1974 decision, and the government's move was largely completed by 2019.

Dar es Salaam, still the country's largest city and commercial capital, was Tanzania's capital until Dodoma was designated the official capital.

Dodoma is far from Tanzania's largest city; the coastal city of Dar es Salaam is much bigger and remains the commercial capital.

City facts sourced from Wikipedia: Dodoma.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Tanzania?
The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma.
Is Dodoma the largest city in Tanzania?
No. The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, but the largest city is Dar es Salaam. Dodoma was designated the capital in 1974 and the government finished relocating there in 2019. Dar es Salaam remains the commercial hub and the largest city.
What is the population of Dodoma?
Dodoma has a population of about 765,179 (2022 census).
Where is Dodoma located?
Dodoma sits on a plateau in the centre of Tanzania at about 1,120 metres, chosen as the capital for its central location.
When did Dodoma become the capital of Tanzania?
Dodoma has been the capital of Tanzania since 1996, Dodoma was designated the official capital in 1996, following a 1974 decision, and the government's move was largely completed by 2019.
What was the capital of Tanzania before Dodoma?
Dar es Salaam, still the country's largest city and commercial capital, was Tanzania's capital until Dodoma was designated the official capital.
What time zone is Dodoma in?
Dodoma uses UTC+03:00 (EAT).
What currency is used in Dodoma?
Dodoma, like the rest of Tanzania, uses the Tanzanian shilling (TZS, symbol Sh).

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Capital and country data from open datasets; city and metropolitan populations are hand-curated per city and cited where they are shown. Populations of countries come from the World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL). Full sources and vintage on the data page. Last updated . Report a correction.