Marsaskala
Marsaskala (Maltese: Wied il-Għajn), also written as Marsascala and abbreviated as M'Skala, is a seaside town in the South Eastern Region of Malta which has grown around the small harbour at the head of Marsaskala Bay, a long, narrow inlet also known as Marsaskala Creek. The bay is sheltered to the north by Ras iż-Żonqor, the southeast corner of Malta, and to the south by the headland of Ras il-Gżira. The parish church, built in 1953, is dedicated to Saint Anne and the feast is celebrated at the end of July in Marsaskala.
Marsaskala
Wied il-Għajn Marsascala, M'Skala | |
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Marsaskala Bay | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Motto: Għajn ta' kenn u mistrieħ | |
| Coordinates: 35°51′45″N 14°34′3″E | |
| Country | Malta |
| Region | South Eastern Region |
| District | South Eastern District |
| Borders | Marsaxlokk, Żabbar, Żejtun |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mario Calleja (PL) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.4 km2 (2.1 sq mi) |
| Population (Jan. 2019) | |
| • Total | 14,592 |
| • Density | 2,700/km2 (7,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Skali (m) Skalija (f) Skalin (pl) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | MSK |
| Dialing code | 356 |
| ISO 3166 code | MT-27 |
| Patron saint | St. Anne |
| Day of festa | Last Sunday of July |
| Website | Official website |
It was originally a fishing village only but has gradually evolved into a tourist destination and a permanent hometown for an ever-growing population. The town has a winter population of 12,134 people as of March 2014, but swells to around 20,000 in summer.