Government City (Dodoma) Explained

Government City
Native Name Lang:sw
Settlement Type:City
Nickname:Magufuli City (Mji wa Magufuli)
Pushpin Map:Tanzania#Africa#World
Coordinates:-6.125°N 35.9216°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Tanzania
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Dodoma Region
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Type3:Ward
Established Title:Incorporated
Established Date:April 2019[1]
Founder:John Magufuli
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Ha:617.15
Population Density Km2:auto

Government City in Dodoma, Tanzania is a settlement established by former president John Magufuli that will serve as the seat of the national government. Magufuli died in office in 2021. It will host all the ministry buildings, diplomatic enclave, government houses and the judiciary. It is located 17 km east of the city centre, and called Magufuli City. The project will cost $4.7 billion.[2] The second phase of the project cost Tsh 675 billion ($259 million).[3]

Magufuli City

The administrative capital area has been planned in detail, and is named for the late president. Buildings are under construction in 2024.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PM urges swift progress on Government City construction project . 27 January 2024 . Daily News . 1 April 2024 .
  2. Web site: Government City . Swahili . 2017 . The City Council of Dodoma . 1 April 2024.
  3. Web site: GOVERNMENT SMART CITY :Spearheads Dodoma outlook . 6 September 2022 . Daily News . 1 April 2024 .
  4. News: African Nation to Get New $5 Billion Capital City . Newsweek . en . August 16, 2024 . Theo . Burman . The city, named Magufuli, would be a new administrative capital for the East African country, located 17 kilometers from the current capital, Dodoma. . November 9, 2024 .