Capital of Tanzania: Dodoma
The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma. Tanzania sits in Africa, has a population of 65,497,748, and uses the TZS. Official languages include Swahili, English.
Quick facts
- Capital: Dodoma
- Continent: Africa
- Population: ~65,497,748
- Area: 945,087 km²
- Population density: 69.3 people per km²
- Official languages: Swahili, English
- Currency: TZS
- ISO code: TZ
How big is Tanzania?
By population, Tanzania ranks 22nd in the world, holding roughly 0.82% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 30th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Tanzania has 69.3 people per square kilometre, which is somewhat above the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Africa, Tanzania is the 5th most populous country of 54.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Tanzania in population are France (64,626,628) and United Kingdom (66,971,395).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Nigeria (923,768 km²) and Venezuela (916,445 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Swahili is spoken officially in 3 countries in this dataset, including Kenya and Uganda.
Tanzania uses the TZS, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Tanzania in Africa
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Africa is the block Tanzania belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Tanzania and a page on the flag of Tanzania.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Tanzania?
The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma.
What is the population of Tanzania?
About 65,497,748, making it the 22nd most populous country in the world.
How big is Tanzania?
945,087 square kilometres, ranking 30th by land area, at a density of 69.3 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Tanzania use?
The TZS, which no other country uses.