Dodoma Region
Dodoma Region (Mkoa wa Dodoma in Swahili) is one of Tanzania's 31 administrative regions. The regional capital is the city of Dodoma. The region is located in central Tanzania, it is bordered by Singida Region to the west; Manyara Region to the north; Iringa Region to the south; and Morogoro Region to the east. Dodoma Region hosts the nation's capital city with where the legislative assembly or Bunge is based. Dodoma Region also hosts one of the largest University in Tanzania, University of Dodoma. The region is sole home of the Tanzanian wine industry, which is the second largest wine industry on the continent after South Africa. According to the 2022 national census, the region had a population of 3,085,625. 2012 national census, where by, 2012 had 2,083,588.
Dodoma Region
Mkoa wa Dodoma (Swahili) | |
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| Nickname(s): The capital region, The Wine Region | |
Location in Tanzania | |
| Coordinates: 6°34′25.68″S 36°15′47.16″E | |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Zone | Central |
| Named for | Dodoma |
| Capital | Dodoma |
| Districts | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 41,311 km2 (15,950 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 8th of 31 |
| Highest elevation (Lugunga) | 2,352 m (7,717 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 3,085,625 |
| • Rank | 7th of 31 |
| • Density | 75/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Dodoman |
| Ethnic groups | |
| • Settler | Swahili |
| • Native | Gogo, Rangi, Sandawe & Burungi |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Postcode | 41xxx |
| Area code | 026 |
| ISO 3166 code | TZ-03 |
| HDI (2021) | 0.497 low · 23rd of 25 |
| Website | Official website |
| Symbols of Tanzania | |
| Bird | Rubeho akalat |
| Butterfly | Danaus chrysippus |
| Fish | Redbreast tilapia |
| Mammal | Roan Antelope |
| Tree | Baobab |
| Mineral | Ruby |