District · Dodoma Region
# Dodoma Urban District

Dodoma Urban District is a district of Tanzania in Dodoma Region. It had an estimated 505,425 people in 2020 on 2,610 km² (about 194 per km²). Its main town is Dodoma. It is divided into 37 wards. 73 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 576 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 505,425 people (2020)
- 2,610 km²
- 37 wards
- 576 mapped services

## How many people live in Dodoma Urban District?

Dodoma Urban District had an estimated 505,425 people in 2020 — 19.7% of Dodoma Region, 27th of 168 districts. There are 1,020 women for every 1,000 men (above the Dodoma Region figure of 1,009). Spread over 2,610 km², that is about 194 people per km², 50th of 168 districts.

37.2% of people are children under 15 and 3.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 20 years (it is 18 across Dodoma Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 68 children and older people.
- 0–4 64,831
- 5–9 63,348
- 10–14 59,666
- 15–19 62,512
- 20–24 54,758
- 25–29 41,978
- 30–34 34,939
- 35–39 28,023
- 40–44 25,210
- 45–49 18,576
- 50–54 14,857
- 55–59 10,959
- 60–64 8,208
- 65–69 6,959
- 70–74 4,807
- 75–79 3,166
- 80+ 2,628

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

## Where is Dodoma Urban District?

Dodoma Urban District lies in Dodoma Region, Tanzania. It borders 2 other districts: Bahi District and Chamwino District. By area it is the 94th largest of 170 districts in Tanzania. It covers 6.2% of Dodoma Region. The centre of Dodoma Urban District is about 5.2 km in a straight line from Dodoma, the capital. The centre point is at 6.1459° S, 35.7789° 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 Urban District

OpenStreetMap lists 12 named sights in Dodoma Urban District: 3 attractions; 3 castles and forts; 2 monuments; 2 viewpoints; 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
- Kigamboni Mtaa · viewpoint
- White house genge · viewpoint
- GEORGE TOWN GARDEN PARK · 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 Urban District
- 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 3.7 km

### Nearest railway station

Dodoma (Tambukareli), about 5.3 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:17) and shortest in Jun (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:43, sunset around 18:29).

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.

## Wards of Dodoma Urban District
| Ward | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Chahwa | 58 | 2 | 2 |
| Chamwino | 2.6 | 0 | 19 |
| Chang'ombe | 3.0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chigongwe | 121 | 4 | 4 |
| Chihanga | 162 | 4 | 4 |
| Dom-Makulu | 30 | 2 | 29 |
| Hazina | 8.6 | 1 | 5 |
| Hombolo | 301 | 7 | 9 |
| Ipagala | 15 | 3 | 8 |
| Ipala | 83 | 1 | 1 |
| Iyumbu | 38 | 1 | 18 |
| Kikombo | 121 | 3 | 2 |
| Kikuyu Kaskazini | 5.3 | 1 | 9 |
| Kikuyu Kusini | 2.5 | 0 | 7 |
| Kilimani | 3.1 | 1 | 25 |
| Kiwanja cha ndege | 2.3 | 0 | 25 |
| Kizota | 51 | 1 | 28 |
| Madukani | 0.1 | 2 | 10 |
| Majengo | 0.7 | 1 | 14 |
| Makole | 4.0 | 1 | 24 |
| Makutupora | 206 | 2 | 6 |
| Mbabala | 163 | 4 | 6 |
| Mbalawala | 132 | 4 | 3 |
| Miyuji | 27 | 0 | 18 |
| Mkonze | 81 | 2 | 8 |
| Mnadani | 30 | 0 | 35 |
| Mpunguzi | 188 | 4 | 7 |
| Msalato | 64 | 1 | 5 |
| Mtumba | 137 | 4 | 15 |
| Nala | 112 | 2 | 4 |
| Ngh'ongh'onha | 131 | 4 | 22 |
| Ntyuka | 47 | 2 | 13 |
| Nzuguni | 144 | 3 | 10 |
| Tambukareli | 3.7 | 1 | 90 |
| Uhuru | 0.2 | 0 | 20 |
| Viwandani | 1.3 | 2 | 67 |
| Zuzu | 129 | 3 | 2 |

Source: Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics / UN OCHA ROSA via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO); GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

## Villages and localities in Dodoma Urban District

Open gazetteers list 73 villages, towns and localities in Dodoma Urban District. The largest with a recorded population: Dodoma (765,179) and Kisasa (10,000). Settlements here lie between about 1,020 m and 1,235 m above sea level (median 1,115 m).
- Babala
- Chahwa
- Chididimo
- Chigongwe
- Chihanga
- Chihoni
- Chinyoya
- Chololo
- Dodoma
- Dodoma city center
- Gawaye
- Hazina
- Hombolo
- Hombolo Bwawani
- Hombolo Makulu
- Ihumwa
- Ilazo
- Ilindi
- Ipagala
- Ipala
- Iyumbu
- Kididimu
- Kikombo
- Kikuyu
- Kilunguru
- Kisasa
- Kitelela
- Lugala
- Madukani
- Mahoma Makulu
- Mahomanyika
- Majengo
- Makole
- Makutapora
- Mapinduzi
- Matangisi
- Matumbulu
- Mbabala A
- Mbabala B
- Mbalawala
- Mchemwa
- Medeli
- Michese
- Mkonze
- Mkoyo
- Mlezi
- Mohanga
- Mpunguzi
- Msachire
- Msalato
- Msamalo
- Msembeta
- Msimbe
- Mtumba
- Nala
- Nghong'onha
- Nguji
- Ngulabi
- Nkongontha
- Nkuhungu
- Nkulabi
- Ntyuka
- Nzasa
- Nzinge
- Nzuguni
- Swaswa
- Uhindini
- Uzunguni
- Vikonje
- Vikonje B
- Zepisa
- Zipisa
- Zuzu

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Dodoma Urban District

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

### Water

5 rivers and streams; 1 lake.
- Chadulu
- Hombolo Lake
- Ilaso
- Kinyasungwe
- Luaha
- Magungo

### Hills and mountains

28 hills.
- Jirokwa · 1,865 m
- Huluwe Hill · 1,700 m
- Gobi · 1,390 m
- Chibuluma · 1,385 m
- Imagi · 1,348 m
- Malemvu · 1,311 m
- Kikanga · 1,290 m
- Mayetu Hill · 1,290 m
- Mukochiri · 1,276 m
- Tega · 1,260 m
- Chamwino · 1,226 m
- Mwalinkala · 1,204 m
- Iyumbu · 1,194 m
- Lugala · 1,168 m
- Benamapinde · 1,152 m
- Kitunda · 1,150 m
- Ngoma · 1,147 m
- Mjere · 1,143 m
- Saleye Hill · 1,143 m
- Yahere Hill · 1,143 m
- Mahoma · 1,134 m
- Nsumbira · 1,132 m
- Kikole · 1,123 m
- Chibwangula · 1,121 m

…and 4 more.

### Forests and nature

2 forest reserves.
- Dodoma Reservoir Forest Reserve
- Kigongwe Forest Reserve

### Getting around

1 airport; 1 railway station.
- Dodoma Airport
- Dodoma Train Station

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 Urban District and the best time to visit

In Dodoma Urban District, the warmest month is Nov (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jul (20 °C). About 727 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jan (184 mm) and the driest Aug (0 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are February to November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 23 | 184 |
| Feb | 23 | 107 |
| Mar | 23 | 120 |
| Apr | 22 | 78 |
| May | 22 | 16 |
| Jun | 21 | 2 |
| Jul | 20 | 1 |
| Aug | 22 | 0 |
| Sep | 23 | 1 |
| Oct | 25 | 9 |
| Nov | 25 | 47 |
| Dec | 24 | 163 |

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Dodoma Urban District

Places mapped inside Dodoma Urban District in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 34
- Banks 31
- ATMs 6
- Petrol pumps 38
- Hotels 142
- Shopping malls 2
- Schools 173
- Colleges and universities 56
- Cinemas 2
- Pharmacies 22
- Restaurants 57
- 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 Urban District? In Dodoma Region, Tanzania
- What is the population of Dodoma Urban District? 505,425 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Dodoma Urban District? About 20 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Dodoma Urban District? About 194 people per km²
- What borders Dodoma Urban District? Bahi District and Chamwino District
- What is there to see in Dodoma Urban District? BI.MSIGWA HOSTEL, CCM, Chinangali park, GEORGE TOWN GARDEN PARK
- What time zone is Dodoma Urban District in? UTC+3
- What currency is used in Dodoma Urban District? Shilling (TZS)
- What language is spoken in Dodoma Urban District? Swahili, English, Arabic (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Dodoma Urban District? 73 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Dodoma Urban District? Settlements lie between 1,020 m and 1,235 m
- What is the highest point in Dodoma Urban District? Jirokwa (1,865 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Dodoma Urban District? February to November
- How many hospitals are in Dodoma Urban District? 34 mapped
- How many banks are in Dodoma Urban District? 31 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Dodoma Urban District? 6 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Dodoma Urban District? 38 mapped
- What is the P-code of Dodoma Urban District? TZ0105 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: District
- Area: 2,609.5 km²
- P-code: TZ0105
- Region: Dodoma Region
- Main town: Dodoma

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