What is the capital of Grenada?
St. George's wraps around a horseshoe-shaped harbour formed inside the crater of an old volcano, on the south-west coast of Grenada.
St. George's is the capital and seat of government of Grenada. Grenada itself has an estimated population of 117,303 (2025).
St. George's is also the largest city in Grenada, which is the usual arrangement, though it is far from universal: see the countries where capital and largest city differ.
St. George's at a glance
| City population | 33,734 (2012) |
|---|---|
| Country | 🇬🇩 Grenada |
| Founded | 1650 |
| Largest city in Grenada | St. George's |
| Time zone | UTC−04:00 (AST) |
| Currency | Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) |
About St. George's
The site was first settled in 1650.
The parish around the town is home to St. George's University School of Medicine and to Maurice Bishop International Airport.
The main exports shipped from the town are cocoa beans, nutmeg and mace, and the moderate tropical climate also supports cloves, vanilla, cinnamon and ginger.
City facts sourced from Wikipedia: St. George's, Grenada.
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