What is the Capital of Trinidad and Tobago?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Trinidad and Tobago is Port of Spain. Trinidad and Tobago is located in Caribbean, North America, with a population of 1,367,764. The official currency is the Trinidad and Tobago dollar and the primary language spoken is English.
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Port of Spain at a glance
| Capital city | Port of Spain |
|---|---|
| Country | Trinidad and Tobago (Republic of Trinidad and Tobago) |
| Region | Caribbean, North America |
| Country population | 1,367,764 (155th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC-04:00 |
| Currency | Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD) |
| Calling code | +1868 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Left |
Trinidad and Tobago in context
- Trinidad and Tobago covers 5,130 km², making it the 166th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 267 people per km² ranks 38th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Trinidad and Tobago has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 1,367,764 people, Trinidad and Tobago holds about 3.6% of the population of Caribbean.
- That is roughly 0.2% of the North America total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Trinidad and Tobago is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Trinidad and Tobago — FAQ
What is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago?
The capital of Trinidad and Tobago is Port of Spain.
Is Port of Spain the largest city in Trinidad and Tobago?
Yes — Port of Spain is both the capital and the largest city of Trinidad and Tobago.
What country is Port of Spain in?
Port of Spain is the capital city of Trinidad and Tobago.
What continent is Port of Spain in?
Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago, is located in North America.
Is Port of Spain the capital of Trinidad and Tobago?
Yes — Port of Spain is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago (official name: Republic of Trinidad and Tobago).
Port of Spain is the capital of which country?
Port of Spain is the capital of Trinidad and Tobago, in Caribbean.
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