Fun facts about Dodoma
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Dodoma was originally a small market town known as Idodomya.
Dodoma
Tanzania
Dodoma, officially Dodoma City, is the capital city of Tanzania. With a population of 765,179 as per 2022 which is projected to reach 1,000,000 by the end of 2026, it is also the administrative capital of both Dodoma Municipal Council and the entire Dodoma Region.
From the “History” section
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The city was founded in 1907 by German colonists during the construction of the Tanzanian central railway.
Dodoma
Tanzania
Dodoma, officially Dodoma City, is the capital city of Tanzania. With a population of 765,179 as per 2022 which is projected to reach 1,000,000 by the end of 2026, it is also the administrative capital of both Dodoma Municipal Council and the entire Dodoma Region.
From the “History” section
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Dodoma features a semi-arid climate with warm to hot temperatures throughout the year.
Dodoma
Tanzania
Dodoma, officially Dodoma City, is the capital city of Tanzania. With a population of 765,179 as per 2022 which is projected to reach 1,000,000 by the end of 2026, it is also the administrative capital of both Dodoma Municipal Council and the entire Dodoma Region.
From the “Climate” section
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The Anglican Church runs the only international school in Dodoma, Canon Andrea Mwaka School, established in 1950.
Dodoma
Tanzania
Dodoma, officially Dodoma City, is the capital city of Tanzania. With a population of 765,179 as per 2022 which is projected to reach 1,000,000 by the end of 2026, it is also the administrative capital of both Dodoma Municipal Council and the entire Dodoma Region.
From the “Education” section
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Dodoma is twinned with places including Jaipur, India and Linz, Austria.
Dodoma
Tanzania
Dodoma, officially Dodoma City, is the capital city of Tanzania. With a population of 765,179 as per 2022 which is projected to reach 1,000,000 by the end of 2026, it is also the administrative capital of both Dodoma Municipal Council and the entire Dodoma Region.
From the “Twin towns – sister cities” section
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