What is the capital of Vanuatu?
The capital of Vanuatu is Port Vila
Port Vila is the capital city and seat of government of Vanuatu, a country in Melanesia. Vanuatu uses the ISO codes VU and VUT, and its international dialling code is +678. The currency in use is the Vanuatu vatu (VUV).
For the full profile of Vanuatu, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Vanuatu country page. The country has an estimated population of 335,169 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Vanuatu
- Capital: Port Vila
- Region: Melanesia
- Currency: Vanuatu vatu (VUV)
- Calling code: +678
- Flag emoji: 🇻🇺
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Vanuatu?
The capital of Vanuatu is Port Vila.
Is Port Vila the largest city in Vanuatu?
Port Vila is the capital of Vanuatu 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 Port Vila?
Port Vila, like the rest of Vanuatu, uses the Vanuatu vatu (VUV, symbol Vt).
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.