Geography & Location


Located in eastern Tanzania at the foothills of the Uluguru Mountains, about 196 km west of Dar es Salaam.


Covers approximately 260–288 km², with elevations ranging from 500 m to over 800 m near the hills .


Climate is tropical savannah (Aw) featuring bimodal rainfall—short rains Nov–Jan, long rains Mar–May—and average temperatures from ~16 °C to ~33 °C.





? Population & Demographics


As per the 2022 census, the municipal district houses approximately 471,409 residents, up from 315,866 in 2012.


Population density is around 1,635 people/km².


Diverse demographics: ~48% male, ~52% female; youthful age structure—over half under 30 years old .





? Administration & Subdivisions


Administered as a municipal council (Morogoro MC), one of nine districts in Morogoro Region.


Subdivisions include:



6 divisions


4 constituencies: Morogoro­-Kusini‑Mashariki, Morogoro Kusini, Morogoro Mjini, and Mvomero (which overlaps with wider Mvomero District).


29 wards, such as Boma, Chamwino, Kihonda, Mazimbu, Mlimani, Sultan Area, Uwanja wa Taifa, among others.







? Infrastructure & Utilities


The Mindu Dam on the Ngerengere River provides approximately 80% of the city’s water.


Concerns include dam-induced schistosomiasis, mercury pollution from mining, and sedimentation due to deforestation .


Educational institutions: home to Sokoine University of Agriculture, plus Mzumbe University, Jordan/St Joseph University College, a teachers’ college, Ardhi Institute, and LITI.





? Economy & Land Use


Economy driven by agriculture—notably citrus plantations, subsistence & commercial crops (maize, rice, vegetables, sisal) .


Over half the populace is engaged in farming, livestock keeping, fisheries, mining, and small industries .


Urban expansion brings challenges like waste management, erosion, and natural resource pollution .





? Services & Facilities


Education: around 94 primary and 50 secondary schools.


Health: approximately 13 health centers and numerous pharmacies.


Transportation: key road junction linking Dar es Salaam–Dodoma and Morogoro–Iringa routes; also on the Tanzania Standard Gauge Railway.





? Governance & Contact


Municipal office located at Station Street, P.O. Box 22, Morogoro.


Contact: Tel +255 232 614 727 / 0734 039 300, email info@morogoromc.go.tz.





✅ Summary Table





Aspect
Details




Area
260–288 km²


Population (2022)
~ 471,409


Density
~ 1,635/km²


Administrative units
6 divisions, 29 wards, 4 constituencies


Key infrastructure
Mindu Dam, major highways, railway line


Main sectors
Agriculture, education, trade, services