Swieqi
Swieqi (Maltese: Is-Swieqi) is a town in the Northern Region of Malta. It is a residential area just 15 minutes by bus from Sliema and within walking distance of Malta's nightlife and entertainment centres, Paceville and St. Julian's. As the town developed, residential estates took over farmland. The town's name means "water channels", a reminder of the region's past.
Swieqi
Is-Swieqi Saint Andrew's | |
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View of Madliena, part of Swieqi | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Motto: Reduci ad Pristinum Publicum Statum | |
| Coordinates: 35°55′15″N 14°28′48″E | |
| Country | Malta |
| Region | Northern Region |
| District | Northern Harbour District |
| Borders | Għargħur, Naxxar, Pembroke, San Ġwann, St. Julian's |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Noel Muscat (PN) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.1 km2 (1.2 sq mi) |
| Population (Jan. 2019) | |
| • Total | 14,452 |
| • Density | 4,700/km2 (12,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Swieqi (m), Swiqija (f), Swiqin (pl) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | SWQ |
| Dialing code | 356 |
| ISO 3166 code | MT-57 |
| Patron saint | Our Lady the Immaculate Conception, Mother of the Church |
| Day of festa | 8 December |
| Website | Official website |
It has an estimated population of 14,452 as of 1 January 2019.
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