What is the capital of Nepal?
The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu
Kathmandu is the capital city and seat of government of Nepal, a country in Southern Asia. Nepal uses the ISO codes NP and NPL, and its international dialling code is +977. The currency in use is the Nepalese rupee (NPR).
For the full profile of Nepal, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Nepal country page. The country has an estimated population of 29,618,118 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Nepal
- Capital: Kathmandu
- Region: Southern Asia
- Currency: Nepalese rupee (NPR)
- Calling code: +977
- Flag emoji: 🇳🇵
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Nepal?
The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu.
Is Kathmandu the largest city in Nepal?
Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal 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 Kathmandu?
Kathmandu, like the rest of Nepal, uses the Nepalese rupee (NPR, symbol ₨).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.