What is the capital of Bahrain?
The capital of Bahrain is Manama
Manama is the capital city and seat of government of Bahrain, a country in Western Asia. Bahrain uses the ISO codes BH and BHR, and its international dialling code is +973. The currency in use is the Bahraini dinar (BHD).
For the full profile of Bahrain, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Bahrain country page. The country has an estimated population of 1,600,366 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Bahrain
- Capital: Manama
- Region: Western Asia
- Currency: Bahraini dinar (BHD)
- Calling code: +973
- Flag emoji: 🇧🇭
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Bahrain?
The capital of Bahrain is Manama.
Is Manama the largest city in Bahrain?
Manama is the capital of Bahrain 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 Manama?
Manama, like the rest of Bahrain, uses the Bahraini dinar (BHD, symbol .د.ب).
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.