What is the Capital of Tonga?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Tonga is Nuku'alofa. Tonga is located in Polynesia, Oceania, with a population of 100,179. The official currency is the Tongan paʻanga and the primary language spoken is Tongan.
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Nuku'alofa at a glance
| Capital city | Nuku'alofa |
|---|---|
| Country | Tonga (Kingdom of Tonga) |
| Region | Polynesia, Oceania |
| Country population | 100,179 (185th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+13:00 |
| Currency | Tongan paʻanga (TOP) |
| Calling code | +676 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Left |
Tonga in context
- Tonga covers 747 km², making it the 176th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 134 people per km² ranks 70th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Tonga has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 100,179 people, Tonga holds about 31.7% of the population of Polynesia.
- That is roughly 0.2% of the Oceania total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Tonga has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Tonga is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Tonga — FAQ
What is the capital of Tonga?
The capital of Tonga is Nuku'alofa.
Is Nuku'alofa the largest city in Tonga?
Yes — Nuku'alofa is both the capital and the largest city of Tonga.
What country is Nuku'alofa in?
Nuku'alofa is the capital city of Tonga.
What continent is Nuku'alofa in?
Nuku'alofa, the capital of Tonga, is located in Oceania.
Is Nuku'alofa the capital of Tonga?
Yes — Nuku'alofa is the capital of Tonga (official name: Kingdom of Tonga).
Nuku'alofa is the capital of which country?
Nuku'alofa is the capital of Tonga, in Polynesia.
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