What is the Capital of Tanzania?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Tanzania is Dodoma. Tanzania is located in Eastern Africa, Africa, with a population of 68,153,004. The official currency is the Tanzanian shilling and the primary language spoken is Swahili.
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Dodoma at a glance
| Capital city | Dodoma |
|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania (United Republic of Tanzania) |
| Region | Eastern Africa, Africa |
| Largest city | Dar es Salaam |
| Country population | 68,153,004 (21st largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+03:00 |
| Currency | Tanzanian shilling (TZS) |
| Calling code | +255 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Left |
Capitals of countries bordering Tanzania
- Gitega, capital of Burundi
- Kinshasa, capital of DR Congo
- Nairobi, capital of Kenya
- Lilongwe, capital of Malawi
- Maputo, capital of Mozambique
- Kigali, capital of Rwanda
- Kampala, capital of Uganda
- Lusaka, capital of Zambia
Tanzania in context
- Tanzania covers 947,303 km², making it the 30th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 72 people per km² ranks 114th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 8 countries: Burundi, DR Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia.
- With 68,153,004 people, Tanzania holds about 15.5% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- That is roughly 4.7% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Tanzania has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Tanzania is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Tanzania — FAQ
What is the capital of Tanzania?
The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma.
Is Dodoma the largest city in Tanzania?
No — while Dodoma is the capital, the largest city in Tanzania is Dar es Salaam.
What country is Dodoma in?
Dodoma is the capital city of Tanzania.
What continent is Dodoma in?
Dodoma, the capital of Tanzania, is located in Africa.
Is Dodoma the capital of Tanzania?
Yes — Dodoma is the capital of Tanzania (official name: United Republic of Tanzania).
Dodoma is the capital of which country?
Dodoma is the capital of Tanzania, in Eastern Africa.
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