What is the capital of Nauru?
The capital of Nauru is Yaren
Yaren is the capital city and seat of government of Nauru, a country in Micronesia. Nauru uses the ISO codes NR and NRU, and its international dialling code is +674. The currency in use is the Australian dollar (AUD).
For the full profile of Nauru, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Nauru country page. The country has an estimated population of 12,025 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Nauru
- Capital: Yaren
- Region: Micronesia
- Currency: Australian dollar (AUD)
- Calling code: +674
- Flag emoji: 🇳🇷
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Nauru?
The capital of Nauru is Yaren.
Is Yaren the largest city in Nauru?
Yaren is the capital of Nauru and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Yaren?
Yaren, like the rest of Nauru, uses the Australian dollar (AUD, symbol $).
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.