What is the Capital of Bahrain?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Bahrain is Manama. Bahrain is located in Western Asia, Asia, with a population of 1,594,654. The official currency is the Bahraini dinar and the primary language spoken is Arabic.
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Manama at a glance
| Capital city | Manama |
|---|---|
| Country | Bahrain (Kingdom of Bahrain) |
| Region | Western Asia, Asia |
| Country population | 1,594,654 (150th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+03:00 |
| Currency | Bahraini dinar (BHD) |
| Calling code | +973 |
| Emergency number | 999 |
| Driving side | Right |
Bahrain in context
- Bahrain covers 765 km², making it the 174th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 2,085 people per km² ranks 3rd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Bahrain has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 1,594,654 people, Bahrain holds about 0.5% of the population of Western Asia.
- That is less than 0.1% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Bahrain is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Bahrain — FAQ
What is the capital of Bahrain?
The capital of Bahrain is Manama.
Is Manama the largest city in Bahrain?
Yes — Manama is both the capital and the largest city of Bahrain.
What country is Manama in?
Manama is the capital city of Bahrain.
What continent is Manama in?
Manama, the capital of Bahrain, is located in Asia.
Is Manama the capital of Bahrain?
Yes — Manama is the capital of Bahrain (official name: Kingdom of Bahrain).
Manama is the capital of which country?
Manama is the capital of Bahrain, in Western Asia.
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