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Żabbar
City and Local council in South Eastern Region, Malta / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Żabbar (Maltese: Ħaż-Żabbar, [ħɐz.zɐbˈbɐːr]), also known as Città Hompesch, is a city in the South Eastern Region of Malta. It is the seventh largest city in the country, with an estimated population of 15,648 as of January 2021.[1] Originally a part of Żejtun, Żabbar was granted the title of Città Hompesch by the last of the Grand Masters of the Order of St. John to reign in Malta, Ferdinand von Hompesch zu Bolheim.
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Żabbar
Ħaż-Żabbar Città Hompesch, Casal Zabbar | |
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City and Local council | |
![]() Sanctuary Street, leading to the Żabbar Parish Church | |
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Coordinates: 35°52′38″N 14°32′17″E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | South Eastern Region |
District | Southern Harbour District |
Borders | Birgu, Cospicua, Fgura, Kalkara, Marsaskala, Xgħajra, Żejtun |
Government | |
• Mayor | Jorge Grech (PL) |
Area | |
• Total | 5.3 km2 (2.0 sq mi) |
Population (Jan. 2021) | |
• Total | 15,648 |
• Density | 3,000/km2 (7,600/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Żabbari (m), Żabbarija (f), Żabbarin (pl) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | ZBR |
Dialing code | 356 |
ISO 3166 code | MT-64 |
Patron saint | Our Lady of Graces |
Day of festa | Sunday after 8 September |
Website | Official website |
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