Region · Tanzania
# Dodoma Region

Dodoma Region is a region of Tanzania. It had an estimated 2,562,332 people in 2020 on 41,911 km² (about 61 per km²). Its main town is Dodoma. It is divided into 7 districts. 644 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1,360 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 2,562,332 people (2020)
- 41,911 km²
- 7 districts
- 1,360 mapped services

## How many people live in Dodoma Region?

Dodoma Region had an estimated 2,562,332 people in 2020 — 4.4% of Tanzania, 7th of 31 regions. There are 1,009 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Tanzania figure of 1,003). Spread over 41,911 km², that is about 61 people per km², 19th of 31 regions.

44.7% of people are children under 15 and 3.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 18 years (it is 18 across Tanzania). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 95 children and older people.
- 0–4 401,581
- 5–9 401,792
- 10–14 341,330
- 15–19 265,713
- 20–24 211,218
- 25–29 173,866
- 30–34 156,767
- 35–39 131,151
- 40–44 121,480
- 45–49 87,236
- 50–54 72,245
- 55–59 53,489
- 60–64 43,699
- 65–69 37,031
- 70–74 28,966
- 75–79 18,369
- 80+ 16,399

Source: UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Dodoma Region?

Dodoma Region lies in Tanzania. It borders 4 other regions: Iringa Region, Manyara Region, Morogoro Region and Singida Region. By area it is the 8th largest of 31 regions in Tanzania. It covers 4.7% of Tanzania. The centre point is at 5.8448° S, 35.9589° E.

Source: Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics / UN OCHA ROSA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Dodoma Region

OpenStreetMap lists 17 named sights in Dodoma Region: 4 attractions; 3 castles and forts; 2 nature reserves; 2 monuments; 2 viewpoints; 2 waterfalls; 1 theme park; 1 museum.
- Museum for Geoscience · museum
- BI.MSIGWA HOSTEL · castle or fort
- Kiterera · castle or fort
- MAMA EVER HOUSE · castle or fort
- Mtera resavers · waterfall
- Mtera reservors · waterfall
- Mkungunero Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Swagaswaga Game Reserve · nature reserve
- Kigamboni Mtaa · viewpoint
- White house genge · viewpoint
- GEORGE TOWN GARDEN PARK · attraction
- Kondoa Rock-Art Sites · attraction
- Old Train · attraction
- Ray Mark Farm · attraction
- CCM · monument
- Chinangali park · theme park
- mashuja monument · monument

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Dodoma Region
- Time zone UTC+3, no daylight saving · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Country calling code +255
- Languages Swahili, English, Arabic
- Plug types Type G · 230 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports
- Dodoma Airport (DOD) · Dodoma 43 km
- Arusha Airport (ARK) · Arusha 285 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:17) and shortest in Jun (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:42, sunset around 18:29).
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
| Jan | 06:32 | 18:57 | 12.4 h |
| Feb | 06:41 | 18:59 | 12.3 h |
| Mar | 06:41 | 18:50 | 12.1 h |
| Apr | 06:36 | 18:35 | 12.0 h |
| May | 06:36 | 18:27 | 11.9 h |
| Jun | 06:42 | 18:29 | 11.8 h |
| Jul | 06:47 | 18:36 | 11.8 h |
| Aug | 06:43 | 18:38 | 11.9 h |
| Sep | 06:29 | 18:33 | 12.1 h |
| Oct | 06:14 | 18:28 | 12.2 h |
| Nov | 06:09 | 18:32 | 12.4 h |
| Dec | 06:17 | 18:44 | 12.5 h |

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Districts of Dodoma Region
| District | People | per km² | Area km² | Wards | Services |
| Dodoma Urban District | 505,425 | 194 | 2,610 | 37 | 576 |
| Chamwino District | 420,529 | 46 | 9,141 | 32 | 137 |
| Kongwa District | 386,458 | 98 | 3,962 | 22 | 141 |
| Mpwapwa District | 368,137 | 49 | 7,461 | 30 | 166 |
| Kondoa District | 311,638 | 54 | 5,797 | 28 | 145 |
| Chemba District | 293,229 | 40 | 7,296 | 20 | 105 |
| Bahi District | 276,916 | 49 | 5,635 | 20 | 90 |

Source: Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics / UN OCHA ROSA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO); UNFPA via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Largest towns in Dodoma Region
- Dodoma 765,179
- Kondoa 80,443
- Kibaigwa 50,054
- Mpwapwa 30,000
- Kibakwe 19,526
- Kongwa 11,840
- Kisasa 10,000
- Msanga 5,527

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above.

## Landscape and landmarks of Dodoma Region

Named natural and historic features inside Dodoma Region, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

140 rivers and streams; 7 lakes; 5 dams; 1 reservoir or tank.
- Amazee
- Basua
- Bihawana
- Bubu
- Bubu
- Bubu
- Bubuli
- Bulu
- Burara
- Busi
- Chadulu
- Chalioni
- Chelwe
- Chilemelembwi
- Chivi
- Dabalo Dam
- Dalai
- Dalai
- Diadia
- Dugahi
- Endanok
- Fufu
- Hombolo Lake
- Idete

…and 129 more.

### Hills and mountains

279 hills; 7 mountains; 1 valley.
- Lugunga · 2,245 m
- Mlimu · 2,094 m
- Mangalisa · 2,089 m
- Mangungu · 2,080 m
- Iputa · 2,051 m
- Ohakwandali · 2,050 m
- Tosamaganga · 1,999 m
- Ilole · 1,976 m
- Mhundugulu · 1,897 m
- Jirokwa · 1,865 m
- Chakaluli · 1,849 m
- Kiboriani · 1,846 m
- Mhuni · 1,846 m
- Nyandu · 1,846 m
- Mkonga Hill · 1,844 m
- Wahehe · 1,841 m
- Mbwiga · 1,840 m
- Sindai · 1,810 m
- Luita · 1,809 m
- Mlali · 1,800 m
- Kandai · 1,780 m
- Salanka Mountain · 1,763 m
- Kitafuiri · 1,761 m
- Chinyami · 1,760 m

…and 263 more.

### Forests and nature

7 forest reserves.
- Dodoma Reservoir Forest Reserve
- East Chenene Forest Reserve
- Kigongwe Forest Reserve
- Mafwemiro Forest Reserve
- Mangalissa Forest Reserve
- Mlali Forest Reserve
- Watta Forest Reserve

### Getting around

5 airfields; 2 railway stations; 1 airport.
- Dodoma Airport
- Dodoma Train Station
- Igandu Station
- Kondoa
- Kongwa
- Mpwapwa
- Mtera
- Mvumi

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Dodoma Region and the best time to visit

In Dodoma Region, the warmest month is Nov (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jul (19 °C). About 803 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (187 mm) and the driest Aug (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are February and April to November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 22 | 187 |
| Feb | 22 | 112 |
| Mar | 22 | 134 |
| Apr | 21 | 93 |
| May | 21 | 27 |
| Jun | 19 | 4 |
| Jul | 19 | 3 |
| Aug | 20 | 2 |
| Sep | 22 | 3 |
| Oct | 23 | 15 |
| Nov | 24 | 54 |
| Dec | 23 | 168 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Dodoma Region

Places mapped inside Dodoma Region in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 47
- Banks 37
- ATMs 6
- Petrol pumps 47
- Hotels 164
- Shopping malls 2
- Schools 889
- Colleges and universities 57
- Cinemas 2
- Pharmacies 36
- Restaurants 60
- Police stations 13

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers
- Where is Dodoma Region? In Tanzania
- What is the population of Dodoma Region? 2,562,332 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Dodoma Region? About 18 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Dodoma Region? About 61 people per km²
- What borders Dodoma Region? Iringa Region, Manyara Region, Morogoro Region and Singida Region
- What is there to see in Dodoma Region? BI.MSIGWA HOSTEL, CCM, Chinangali park, GEORGE TOWN GARDEN PARK
- What time zone is Dodoma Region in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Dodoma Region? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Dodoma Region? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Dodoma Region? Dodoma
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Dodoma Region? 1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Dodoma Region? Lugunga (2,245 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Dodoma Region? February and April to November
- How many hospitals are in Dodoma Region? 47 mapped
- How many banks are in Dodoma Region? 37 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Dodoma Region? 6 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Dodoma Region? 47 mapped
- What is the P-code of Dodoma Region? TZ01 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Region
- Area: 41,910.8 km²
- P-code: TZ01
- Main town: Dodoma

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/tanzania/dodoma/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.