What is the capital of Kiribati?
The capital of Kiribati is South Tarawa
South Tarawa is the capital city and seat of government of Kiribati, a country in Micronesia. Kiribati uses the ISO codes KI and KIR, and its international dialling code is +686. The currency in use is the Australian dollar (AUD).
For the full profile of Kiribati, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Kiribati country page. The country has an estimated population of 136,488 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Kiribati
- Capital: South Tarawa
- Region: Micronesia
- Currency: Australian dollar (AUD)
- Calling code: +686
- Flag emoji: 🇰🇮
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Kiribati?
The capital of Kiribati is South Tarawa.
Is South Tarawa the largest city in Kiribati?
South Tarawa is the capital of Kiribati 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 South Tarawa?
South Tarawa, like the rest of Kiribati, uses the Australian dollar (AUD, symbol $).
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.