What is the capital of Jamaica?
The capital of Jamaica is Kingston
Kingston is the capital city and seat of government of Jamaica, a country in Caribbean. Jamaica uses the ISO codes JM and JAM, and its international dialling code is +1876. The currency in use is the Jamaican dollar (JMD).
For the full profile of Jamaica, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Jamaica country page. The country has an estimated population of 2,837,077 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Jamaica
- Capital: Kingston
- Region: Caribbean
- Currency: Jamaican dollar (JMD)
- Calling code: +1876
- Flag emoji: 🇯🇲
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Jamaica?
The capital of Jamaica is Kingston.
Is Kingston the largest city in Jamaica?
Kingston is the capital of Jamaica 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 Kingston?
Kingston, like the rest of Jamaica, uses the Jamaican dollar (JMD, symbol $).
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.