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Basseterre

Basseterre (Saint Kitts and Nevis): major city of Saint Kitts and Nevis, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Basseterre

CountrySaint Kitts and Nevis
CapitalYes — national capital

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

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What is the population of Basseterre?

This page does not list a population figure for Basseterre. The Bureau’s profile records it as a major city of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Where is Basseterre located?

Basseterre is in Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is the national capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

What is Basseterre known for?

Basseterre is the national capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis. As the capital, it is the country’s seat of government. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Saint Kitts and Nevis factbook for the wider national picture.

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