What is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
The capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis is Basseterre
Basseterre is the capital city and seat of government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, a country in Caribbean. Saint Kitts and Nevis uses the ISO codes KN and KNA, and its international dialling code is +1869. The currency in use is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD).
For the full profile of Saint Kitts and Nevis, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Saint Kitts and Nevis country page. The country has an estimated population of 46,922 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Capital: Basseterre
- Region: Caribbean
- Currency: Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD)
- Calling code: +1869
- Flag emoji: 🇰🇳
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
The capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis is Basseterre.
Is Basseterre the largest city in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Basseterre is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 Basseterre?
Basseterre, like the rest of Saint Kitts and Nevis, uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD, symbol $).
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.