Kirkop

Kirkop (Maltese: Ħal Kirkop) is a village in the Southern Region of Malta. It is found near the Malta International Airport, and has been inhabited since pre-history. The parish church is dedicated to Saint Leonard. The football team of the village is the Kirkop United Football Club.

Kirkop
Ħal Kirkop
Parish Church of St Leonard
Motto: 
Parva non iners
Coordinates: 35°50′31″N 14°29′6″E
Country Malta
RegionSouthern Region
DistrictSouth Eastern District
BordersLuqa, Mqabba, Safi, Żurrieq
Government
  MayorTerence Agius (PL)
Area
  Total1.1 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
  Total2,397
  Density2,200/km2 (5,600/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Koppi (m), Koppija (f), Koppin (pl)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
KKP
Dialing code356
ISO 3166 codeMT-23
Patron saintSaint Leonard
Saint Joseph
Day of festa3rd Sunday of August
2nd Sunday of July
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