What is the Capital of Vanuatu?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Vanuatu is Port Vila. Vanuatu is located in Melanesia, Oceania, with a population of 321,409. The official currency is the Vanuatu vatu and the primary language spoken is Bislama.
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Port Vila at a glance
| Capital city | Port Vila |
|---|---|
| Country | Vanuatu (Republic of Vanuatu) |
| Region | Melanesia, Oceania |
| Country population | 321,409 (174th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+11:00 |
| Currency | Vanuatu vatu (VUV) |
| Calling code | +678 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Vanuatu in context
- Vanuatu covers 12,189 km², making it the 157th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 26 people per km² ranks 159th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Vanuatu has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 321,409 people, Vanuatu holds about 2.3% of the population of Melanesia.
- That is roughly 0.7% of the Oceania total counted on this site.
- With 3 official languages, Vanuatu has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Vanuatu is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Vanuatu — FAQ
What is the capital of Vanuatu?
The capital of Vanuatu is Port Vila.
Is Port Vila the largest city in Vanuatu?
Yes — Port Vila is both the capital and the largest city of Vanuatu.
What country is Port Vila in?
Port Vila is the capital city of Vanuatu.
What continent is Port Vila in?
Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, is located in Oceania.
Is Port Vila the capital of Vanuatu?
Yes — Port Vila is the capital of Vanuatu (official name: Republic of Vanuatu).
Port Vila is the capital of which country?
Port Vila is the capital of Vanuatu, in Melanesia.
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