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Dodoma

Dodoma is the capital city of Tanzania, situated in the central highlands of the country and serving as the administrative center within the Dodoma Region. As the political heart of the nation, it houses the Presidential Office, the Parliament (Bunge La Taifa), and many ministries and government agencies. The designation of Dodoma as capital reflects a long-running plan to shift administrative functions away from Dar es Salaam to promote development inland; the relocation began in the 1970s and was largely completed by the 1990s, although Dar es Salaam remains Tanzania’s main economic hub.

Geographically, Dodoma sits on a high plateau at roughly 1,000 to 1,300 meters above sea level and

Economy and education: Dodoma’s economy is dominated by government services and related activities, with growing commerce

Population and growth: Dodoma has experienced rapid population growth in recent decades, driven by its administrative

experiences
a
dry,
semi-arid
climate.
The
region
has
a
distinct
dry
season
from
June
to
October
and
a
rainy
period
from
November
to
April,
with
overall
lower
rainfall
than
coastal
areas
of
the
country.
and
small-scale
industry.
The
city
is
home
to
the
University
of
Dodoma,
established
to
expand
higher
education
in
central
Tanzania,
along
with
various
colleges
and
research
institutions.
Transport
links
include
Dodoma
Airport
and
road
connections
to
other
major
towns,
with
ongoing
rail
projects
intended
to
connect
Dodoma
with
Dar
es
Salaam
as
part
of
national
infrastructure
development.
role
and
public
investment,
though
exact
figures
vary
across
sources.