What is the Capital of São Tomé and Príncipe?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of São Tomé and Príncipe is São Tomé. São Tomé and Príncipe is located in Middle Africa, Africa, with a population of 209,607. The official currency is the São Tomé and Príncipe dobra and the primary language spoken is Portuguese.
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São Tomé at a glance
| Capital city | São Tomé |
|---|---|
| Country | São Tomé and Príncipe (Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe) |
| Region | Middle Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 209,607 (176th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC |
| Currency | São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN) |
| Calling code | +239 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
São Tomé and Príncipe in context
- São Tomé and Príncipe covers 964 km², making it the 172nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 217 people per km² ranks 49th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- São Tomé and Príncipe has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 209,607 people, São Tomé and Príncipe holds about 0.1% of the population of Middle Africa.
- That is less than 0.1% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- São Tomé and Príncipe is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of São Tomé and Príncipe — FAQ
What is the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe?
The capital of São Tomé and Príncipe is São Tomé.
Is São Tomé the largest city in São Tomé and Príncipe?
Yes — São Tomé is both the capital and the largest city of São Tomé and Príncipe.
What country is São Tomé in?
São Tomé is the capital city of São Tomé and Príncipe.
What continent is São Tomé in?
São Tomé, the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe, is located in Africa.
Is São Tomé the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe?
Yes — São Tomé is the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe (official name: Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe).
São Tomé is the capital of which country?
São Tomé is the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe, in Middle Africa.
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