What is the capital of Vanuatu?
Port Vila lies on the west coast of the island of Efate, in Shefa Province.
Port Vila is the capital and seat of government of Vanuatu. Vanuatu itself has an estimated population of 335,169 (2025).
Port Vila is also the largest city in Vanuatu, which is the usual arrangement, though it is far from universal: see the countries where capital and largest city differ.
Port Vila at a glance
| City population | 49,034 (2020 census) |
|---|---|
| Country | 🇻🇺 Vanuatu |
| Largest city in Vanuatu | Port Vila |
| Time zone | UTC+11:00 (VUT) |
| Currency | Vanuatu vatu (VUV) |
About Port Vila
The city held 16.3 percent of Vanuatu's total population at the 2020 census and is the economic and commercial centre of the country.
It is often called simply Vila.
City facts sourced from Wikipedia: Port Vila.
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