What is the Capital of Montenegro?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Montenegro is Podgorica. Montenegro is located in Southeast Europe, Europe, with a population of 623,327. The official currency is the Euro and the primary language spoken is Montenegrin.
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Podgorica at a glance
| Capital city | Podgorica |
|---|---|
| Country | Montenegro |
| Region | Southeast Europe, Europe |
| Largest city | Podgorica |
| Country population | 623,327 (165th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Calling code | +382 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Montenegro
- Tirana, capital of Albania
- Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Zagreb, capital of Croatia
- Pristina, capital of Kosovo
- Belgrade, capital of Serbia
Montenegro in context
- Montenegro covers 13,812 km², making it the 156th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 45 people per km² ranks 140th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Serbia.
- With 623,327 people, Montenegro holds about 1.4% of the population of Southeast Europe.
- That is roughly 0.1% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Montenegro is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Montenegro — FAQ
What is the capital of Montenegro?
The capital of Montenegro is Podgorica.
Is Podgorica the largest city in Montenegro?
No — while Podgorica is the capital, the largest city in Montenegro is Podgorica.
What country is Podgorica in?
Podgorica is the capital city of Montenegro.
What continent is Podgorica in?
Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro, is located in Europe.
Is Podgorica the capital of Montenegro?
Yes — Podgorica is the capital of Montenegro.
Podgorica is the capital of which country?
Podgorica is the capital of Montenegro, in Southeast Europe.
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