What is the Capital of Kiribati?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Kiribati is South Tarawa. Kiribati is located in Micronesia, Oceania, with a population of 120,740. The official currency is the Australian dollar and the primary language spoken is Gilbertese.
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South Tarawa at a glance
| Capital city | South Tarawa |
|---|---|
| Country | Kiribati (Independent and Sovereign Republic of Kiribati) |
| Region | Micronesia, Oceania |
| Country population | 120,740 (180th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+12:00 |
| Currency | Australian dollar (AUD) |
| Calling code | +686 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Left |
Kiribati in context
- Kiribati covers 811 km², making it the 173rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 149 people per km² ranks 61st of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Kiribati has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 120,740 people, Kiribati holds about 40.6% of the population of Micronesia.
- That is roughly 0.2% of the Oceania total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Kiribati has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Kiribati is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Kiribati — FAQ
What is the capital of Kiribati?
The capital of Kiribati is South Tarawa.
Is South Tarawa the largest city in Kiribati?
Yes — South Tarawa is both the capital and the largest city of Kiribati.
What country is South Tarawa in?
South Tarawa is the capital city of Kiribati.
What continent is South Tarawa in?
South Tarawa, the capital of Kiribati, is located in Oceania.
Is South Tarawa the capital of Kiribati?
Yes — South Tarawa is the capital of Kiribati (official name: Independent and Sovereign Republic of Kiribati).
South Tarawa is the capital of which country?
South Tarawa is the capital of Kiribati, in Micronesia.
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