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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.[2] 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.[3] The second phase of the project cost Tsh 675 billion ($259 million).[4]

CountryTanzania
IncorporatedApril 2019[1]
Websitewww.dodomacc.go.tz
Quick facts Mji wa Serikali (Swahili), Country ...
Government City
Mji wa Serikali (Swahili)
City
Nickname: 
Magufuli City (Mji wa Magufuli)
Government City is located in Tanzania
Government City
Government City
Location within Tanzania
Government City is located in Africa
Government City
Government City
Location within Africa
Government City is located in Earth
Government City
Government City
Location within Earth
Coordinates: 6.124964°S 35.921649°E / -6.124964; 35.921649
CountryTanzania
RegionDodoma Region
Ward
IncorporatedApril 2019[1]
Founded byJohn Magufuli
Area
 • Total
617.15 ha (1,525.0 acres)
Websitewww.dodomacc.go.tz
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Magufuli City

The administrative capital area has been planned in detail, and is named for the late president. Buildings are under construction in 2024.[2]

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