Naxxar
Naxxar (Maltese: In-Naxxar) is a small city in the Northern Region of Malta, with a population of 14,891 people as of March 2014. The Naxxar Church is dedicated to Our Lady of Victories. The annual village feast is celebrated on 8 September. Naxxar was formerly known for hosting the Maltese International Trade Fair at Maltese International Trade Fair Grounds.
Naxxar
In-Naxxar | |
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Naxxar Parish Church | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Motto(s): Prior Credidi (First to Believe) | |
| Coordinates: 35°54′54″N 14°26′41″E | |
| Country | Malta |
| Region | Northern Region |
| District | Northern District |
| Borders | Għargħur, Iklin, Lija, Mosta, Pembroke, St. Paul's Bay, Swieqi |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Anne Marie Muscat Fenech Adami (PN) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.6 km2 (4.5 sq mi) |
| Population (Jan. 2019) | |
| • Total | 14,890 |
| • Density | 1,300/km2 (3,300/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Naxxari (m), Naxxarija (f), Naxxarin (pl) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | NXR |
| Dialing code | 356 |
| ISO 3166 code | MT-38 |
| Patron saint | Our Lady of Victories |
| Feast Day | 8 September |
| Website | Official website |
Naxxar is spread over an area of 11 square kilometres (4 sq mi).
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