Categories in Dodoma
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Dodoma
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 232 |
| Other accommodation | 211 |
| Restaurants | 179 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 176 |
| Churches | 156 |
| Education | 156 |
| Hotels and motels | 151 |
| Public administration | 149 |
| Electronics stores | 125 |
| Apartments | 104 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 94 |
| Corporate management | 94 |
| Clothing stores | 91 |
Dodoma Facts
| Area | 57.5 km² |
| Population | 229,206 |
| Male Population | 110,647 (48.3%) |
| Female Population | 118,559 (51.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +220.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +60.2% |
| Median Age | 20.2 years (Male: 20, Female: 20.4) |
| Area Codes | 26 |
| Neighborhoods | Area C |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -6.17221, 35.73947 |
Map of Dodoma
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Dodoma Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,460 | 111,708 | 143,108 | 203,584 | 229,206 |
| Population Density | 1,242.8 / km² | 1,942.7 / km² | 2,488.8 / km² | 3,540.6 / km² | 3,986.2 / km² |
Dodoma Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 42.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodoma | +184.9% | +82.2% | +42.3% |
| Dodoma Region | +190.8% | +86.2% | +44.2% |
| Tanzania | +234.9% | +110.2% | +57.4% |
Dodoma Median Age
Median Age: 20.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodoma | 20.2 yrs | 20.4 yrs | 20 yrs |
| Dodoma Region | 17 yrs | 17.8 yrs | 16.2 yrs |
| Tanzania | 17.7 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
Dodoma Population Density
Population Density: 3,986 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodoma | 229,206 | 57.5 km² | 3,986 / km² |
| Dodoma Region | 2.4 million | 41,866.6 km² | 57.8 / km² |
| Tanzania | 53.2 million | 940,193.6 km² | 56.6 / km² |
Dodoma Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Dodoma
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Dodoma
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Dodoma CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodoma | 73,047 tn | 0.32 tn | 1,270.4 tons/km² |
| Dodoma Region | 601,776 tn | 0.25 tn | 14.4 tons/km² |
| Tanzania | 13,721,720 tn | 0.26 tn | 14.6 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 73,047 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.32 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,270.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6/19 | 7:01 AM | 4.5 | 84.6 km | 10,000 m | 61km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 6/5/19 | 11:13 PM | 4.5 | 87.5 km | 10,000 m | 57km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 10/5/18 | 9:11 AM | 4.4 | 80.7 km | 10,000 m | 61km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 3/5/18 | 10:16 PM | 4.5 | 70.8 km | 10,000 m | 70km SW of Dodoma, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 12/4/17 | 11:56 PM | 4.4 | 74.4 km | 10,000 m | 48km NNE of Msanga, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/17 | 12:14 PM | 4.5 | 77.4 km | 10,000 m | 65km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/16 | 5:16 PM | 4.4 | 90.1 km | 10,000 m | 50km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/16 | 5:15 PM | 4.5 | 62.9 km | 10,000 m | 42km N of Msanga, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/16 | 3:01 AM | 5.1 | 77.5 km | 10,000 m | 60km N of Msanga, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
| 10/31/14 | 5:04 PM | 5.1 | 85.1 km | 10,000 m | 58km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania | usgs.gov |
Dodoma
Dodoma (literally "It has sunk" in Gogo), officially Dodoma Urban District, is the national capital of Tanzania and the capital of Dodoma Region, with a population of 410,956.
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