What is the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe?
The capital of São Tomé and Príncipe is São Tomé
São Tomé is the capital city and seat of government of São Tomé and Príncipe, a country in Middle Africa. São Tomé and Príncipe uses the ISO codes ST and STP, and its international dialling code is +239. The currency in use is the São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN).
For the full profile of São Tomé and Príncipe, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the São Tomé and Príncipe country page. The country has an estimated population of 240,254 as of 2025.
Quick facts about São Tomé and Príncipe
- Capital: São Tomé
- Region: Middle Africa
- Currency: São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN)
- Calling code: +239
- Flag emoji: 🇸🇹
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe?
The capital of São Tomé and Príncipe is São Tomé.
Is São Tomé the largest city in São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé is the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé?
São Tomé, like the rest of São Tomé and Príncipe, uses the São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN, symbol Db).
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.