What is the capital of Barbados?
The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown
Bridgetown is the capital city and seat of government of Barbados, a country in Caribbean. Barbados uses the ISO codes BB and BRB, and its international dialling code is +1246. The currency in use is the Barbadian dollar (BBD).
For the full profile of Barbados, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Barbados country page. The country has an estimated population of 282,623 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Barbados
- Capital: Bridgetown
- Region: Caribbean
- Currency: Barbadian dollar (BBD)
- Calling code: +1246
- Flag emoji: 🇧🇧
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Barbados?
The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown.
Is Bridgetown the largest city in Barbados?
Bridgetown is the capital of Barbados 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 Bridgetown?
Bridgetown, like the rest of Barbados, uses the Barbadian dollar (BBD, symbol $).
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.