What is the capital of Bahrain?
Manama sits on the northeastern tip of Bahrain Island, on the Persian Gulf, and has expanded steadily onto reclaimed land along the coast.
Manama is the capital and seat of government of Bahrain, a role it has held since 1971. Bahrain itself has an estimated population of 1,600,366 (2025).
Manama is also the largest city in Bahrain, which is the usual arrangement, though it is far from universal: see the countries where capital and largest city differ.
Manama at a glance
| Country | 🇧🇭 Bahrain |
|---|---|
| Capital since | 1971 |
| Largest city in Bahrain | Manama |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 (AST) |
| Currency | Bahraini dinar (BHD) |
About Manama
Manama has been the capital of Bahrain since 1971, when Bahrain became fully independent following the end of British protection.
Manama is Bahrain's largest city and its commercial and financial heart, and one of the Gulf's established banking centres.
City facts sourced from Wikipedia: Manama.
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