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]
Government City
Mji wa Serikali (Swahili) | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Nickname: Magufuli City (Mji wa Magufuli) | |
  Government City  Government City .svg) Government City | |
| Coordinates: 6°07′30″S 35°55′18″E / 6.124964°S 35.921649°E | |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Region | Dodoma Region |
| Ward | |
| Incorporated | April 2019[1] |
| Founded by | John Magufuli |
| Area | |
| • Total | 617.15 ha (1,525.01 acres) |
| Website | www |
Magufuli City
editThe administrative capital area has been planned in detail, and is named for the late president. Buildings are under construction in 2024.[2]
References
edit- ^ "PM urges swift progress on Government City construction project". Daily News. 27 January 2024. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ a b Burman, Theo (August 16, 2024). "African Nation to Get New $5 Billion Capital City". Newsweek. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
The city, named Magufuli, would be a new administrative capital for the East African country, located 17 kilometers from the current capital, Dodoma.
- ^ "Government City". The City Council of Dodoma (in Swahili). 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "GOVERNMENT SMART CITY :Spearheads Dodoma outlook". Daily News. 6 September 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
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