Morogoro
Sign in to saveMorogoro is a city located in the eastern part of Tanzania, approximately 196 kilometers (122 miles) west of Dar es Salaam.
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Morogoro is a city in eastern Tanzania, situated about 122 miles west of the major port city of Dar es Salaam. While the provided information doesn't specify why it matters historically or economically, its location along the route between Dar es Salaam and Tanzania's interior makes it a notable settlement in the region.
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- Locality
- Morogoro
- Region
- Morogoro
- Country
- Tanzania
- Population
- 471,409
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Morogoro is a city located in the eastern part of Tanzania, approximately 196 kilometers (122 miles) west of Dar es Salaam. It serves as the capital of the Morogoro Region. Informally, it is referred to as Mji kasoro bahari, which translates to city short of an ocean/port.
In Morogoro, the non-profit organization APOPO trains Gambian pouched rats known as HeroRATS, for landmine detection as well as the detection of tuberculosis. Notably, the Sokoine University of Agriculture is based in Morogoro. The city is also home to various missions that provide educational and medical facilities, benefiting the local community.