Kirkop
Kirkop (Maltese: Ħal Kirkop) is a village in the Southern Region of Malta. It is found near the Malta International Airport, and has been inhabited since pre-history. The parish church is dedicated to Saint Leonard. The football team of the village is the Kirkop United Football Club.
Kirkop
Ħal Kirkop | |
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Local council | |
Parish Church of St Leonard | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Motto: Parva non iners | |
| Coordinates: 35°50′31″N 14°29′6″E | |
| Country | Malta |
| Region | Southern Region |
| District | South Eastern District |
| Borders | Luqa, Mqabba, Safi, Żurrieq |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Terence Agius (PL) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.1 km2 (0.4 sq mi) |
| Population (Jan. 2019) | |
| • Total | 2,397 |
| • Density | 2,200/km2 (5,600/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Koppi (m), Koppija (f), Koppin (pl) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | KKP |
| Dialing code | 356 |
| ISO 3166 code | MT-23 |
| Patron saint | Saint Leonard Saint Joseph |
| Day of festa | 3rd Sunday of August 2nd Sunday of July |
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