Dodoma Convention Centre | |
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Location | Dodoma, Tanzania |
Coordinates | 6°11′14″S35°45′44″E / 6.18722°S 35.76222°E |
Owner | Chama Cha Mapinduzi |
Built | 2012–2015 |
Inaugurated | 9 July 2015 |
Theatre seating | 3,000 |
Enclosed space |
The Dodoma Convention Centre is a convention centre in the Tanzanian capital of Dodoma. [1] It was inaugurated by President Jakaya Kikwete on 9 July 2015.
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