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