What is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Basseterre and its port lie on the south-western coast of Saint Kitts, within Saint George Basseterre Parish.
Basseterre is the capital and seat of government of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Saint Kitts and Nevis itself has an estimated population of 46,922 (2025).
Basseterre is also the largest city in Saint Kitts and Nevis, which is the usual arrangement, though it is far from universal: see the countries where capital and largest city differ.
Basseterre at a glance
| City population | 14,000 (2018 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Country | 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| Founded | 1627 |
| Largest city in Saint Kitts and Nevis | Basseterre |
| Time zone | UTC−04:00 (AST) |
| Currency | Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) |
About Basseterre
Settled in 1627, Basseterre is one of the oldest towns in the Eastern Caribbean.
The city is one of the chief commercial depots of the Leeward Islands.
City facts sourced from Wikipedia: Basseterre.
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