Xgħajra

Xgħajra
Ix-Xgħajra
Local council

Xgħajra seafront

Flag

Coat of arms
Coordinates: 35°53′11″N 14°32′50″E / 35.88639°N 14.54722°E / 35.88639; 14.54722Coordinates: 35°53′11″N 14°32′50″E / 35.88639°N 14.54722°E / 35.88639; 14.54722
Country  Malta
Region South Eastern Region
District Southern Harbour District
Borders Kalkara, Żabbar
Government
  Mayor Anthony Valvo (PL)
Area
  Total 1 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Population (March 2014)
  Total 1,732
  Density 1,700/km2 (4,500/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Xgħajri (m), Xgħajrija (f), Xgħajrin (pl)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code XJR
Dialing code 356
ISO 3166 code MT-63
Patron saint Our Lady of Graces
Day of festa Sunday after 8 September
Website Official website
Chapel of Xgħajra

Xgħajra (Maltese: Ix-Xgħajra) is a small village in the South Eastern Region of Malta. It is located on the coast, about halfway between Valletta and Marsaskala. Its local football club is known as the Xghajra Tornadoes F.C. Contrary to popular belief, it has no connection to the Gozitan village known as Xagħra. Its population stood at 1732 in March 2014.[1]

Local Council

The current local council members are:

Zones in Xgħajra

Xgħajra Main Roads

References

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