Gżira
Gżira (Maltese: Il-Gżira) is a town in the Central Region of Malta. It is located between Msida and Sliema, also bordering on Ta' Xbiex. It has a population of 11,699 as of January 2019. The word Gżira means "island" in Maltese, and the town is named after Manoel Island which lies to the east of Gżira, between the Sliema peninsula and Valletta. The seafront of Gżira has views of the walled city of Valletta, which is illuminated at night, forming a backdrop to Manoel Island, the yacht marina and a seafront public garden. Kappara is located close to Gżira. The Orpheum Theatre is located in Gżira.
Gżira
Il-Gżira | |
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Local council | |
Gżira promenade in February 2014 | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Motto: Flourishing with Justice | |
| Coordinates: 35°54′18″N 14°29′40″E | |
| Country | Malta |
| Region | Central Region |
| District | Northern Harbour District |
| Borders | Msida, San Ġwann, Sliema, St. Julian's, Ta' Xbiex |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Conrad Borg Manché (Independent) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.5 km2 (0.6 sq mi) |
| Population (Jan. 2019) | |
| • Total | 11,669 |
| • Density | 7,800/km2 (20,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Gżirjan (m), Gżirjana (f), Gżirjani (pl) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | GZR |
| Dialing code | 356 |
| ISO 3166 code | MT-12 |
| Patron saint | Our Lady of Mount Carmel |
| Day of festa | Second Sunday of July |
| Website | Official website |
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