Dodoma Population 2026 capital

Dodoma has a population of 765,179, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Dodoma. Roughly 1.1% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 7.0× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city. Dodoma is the capital of Tanzania.

Location of Dodoma. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

765,179

Rank in Tanzania

Coordinates

6.17°S, 35.74°E

~1,125 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Other big cities in Dodoma

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Kondoa	80,443	#43
Kibaigwa	50,054	#52
Mpwapwa	30,000	#97
Kibakwe	19,526	#176

Cities near Dodoma

Mpwapwa30,000 people · ~85 km away
Kibakwe19,526 people · ~92 km away
Kibaigwa50,054 people · ~101 km away
Manyoni25,000 people · ~111 km away
Izazi18,010 people · ~114 km away
Geiro40,000 people · ~125 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dodoma?

Dodoma has a population of 765,179 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Dodoma in?

Dodoma is located in Dodoma, Tanzania.

Is Dodoma the capital of Tanzania?

Yes, Dodoma is the capital of Tanzania.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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