What is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda?

The capital of Antigua and Barbuda is Saint John's

Saint John's surrounds St. John's Harbour in the western part of Antigua, and is the main city of the island's Central Plain region.

Saint John's is the capital and seat of government of Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua and Barbuda itself has an estimated population of 94,209 (2025).

Saint John's is also the largest city in Antigua and Barbuda, which is the usual arrangement, though it is far from universal: see the countries where capital and largest city differ.

Saint John's at a glance

City population	22,219 (2011)
Country	🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda
Founded	1666
Largest city in Antigua and Barbuda	Saint John's
Time zone	UTC−04:00 (AST)
Currency	Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD)

About Saint John's

The town was established after the French invasion of 1666 and became an official trading point in 1675.

Saint John's overtook Falmouth in population by 1689 and went on to replace it as the island's dominant town.

Saint John's is the primate city of Antigua and Barbuda: it dominates the parish of Saint John, which makes up most of its metropolitan area.

City facts sourced from Wikipedia: St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda?

The capital of Antigua and Barbuda is Saint John's.

Is Saint John's the largest city in Antigua and Barbuda?

Yes. Saint John's is both the capital and the largest city of Antigua and Barbuda.

What is the population of Saint John's?

Saint John's has a population of about 22,219 (2011).

Where is Saint John's located?

Saint John's surrounds St. John's Harbour in the western part of Antigua, and is the main city of the island's Central Plain region.

What time zone is Saint John's in?

Saint John's uses UTC−04:00 (AST).

What currency is used in Saint John's?

Saint John's, like the rest of Antigua and Barbuda, uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD, symbol $).

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Capital and country data from open datasets; city and metropolitan populations are hand-curated per city and cited where they are shown. Populations of countries come from the World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL). Full sources and vintage on the data page. Last updated 2026-07-02. Report a correction.