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What Is the Capital of Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha?

Jamestown

The capital of Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha is Jamestown.

1,000

Urban area population

UTC0

Time zone

15.93°S

Latitude · 5.72°W

Yes

Largest city

Jamestown at a glance

Name origin

Founded in 1659 and named after James, Duke of York, who would become King JAMES II of England .

Time zone

UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time). No daylight saving time.

Coordinates

15 56 S, 5 43 W · IANA time zone Africa/Abidjan

Location of Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, about midway between South America and Africa; Ascension Island lies 1,300 km (800 mi) northwest of Saint Helena; Tristan da Cunha lies 4,300 km (2,700 mi) southwest of Saint Helena

Capitals closest to Jamestown

Straight-line distance between capitals.

Frequently asked questions about Jamestown

What is the capital of Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha?

The capital of Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha is Jamestown.

Is Jamestown the largest city in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha?

Yes — Jamestown is also the largest urban area of Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha (1,000).

What time zone is Jamestown in?

Jamestown is on UTC0 — UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time). There is no daylight saving time.

Where does the name Jamestown come from?

Founded in 1659 and named after James, Duke of York, who would become King JAMES II of England .

Data: CIA World Factbook (public domain); population: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0).

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