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Where in the World is Road Town found? Road Town is the capital of British Virgin Islands (Virgin Islands), situated in the Caribbean subregion of North America. In Road Town, the currency used is United States dollar ($), which is the official currency used in British Virgin Islands. The Latitude, Longitude cordinates of Road Town are 18.4167, -64.6167.

About Road Town

Road Town, located on Tortola, is the capital and largest town of the British Virgin Islands. It is situated on the horseshoe-shaped Road Harbour in the centre of the island's south coast. The population was about 15,000 in 2018.

The name is derived from the nautical term "the roads", a place less sheltered than a harbour but which ships can easily get to. A 28 hectares (69 acres) development called Wickham's Cay, consisting of two areas that were reclaimed from the sea and a marina, have enabled Road Town to emerge as a haven for yacht chartering and a centre of tourism. This area is the newest part of the city and the hub for the new commercial and administrative buildings of the BVI. The oldest building in Road Town, HM Prison on Main Street, was built in 1774.

Road Town Current Weather
Road Town, Virgin Islands
2024-12-22 23:56
Overcast

27.1°C

Temperature:27.1°C |
80.8°F
Feels like:30.4°C |
86.7°F
Other weather information:
Parameter Value
Wind Wind 21.6 km/h
Pressure Pressure 1017 mb
Humidity Humidity 79%
Visibility Visibility 10 km
UV Index UV Index 0
Precip Precipitation 0