Il-Qrendi
Qrendi (Maltese: Il-Qrendi) is a village in the Southern Region of Malta, with a population of 3148 people as of October 2021. It is located close to Mqabba, Żurrieq and Siggiewi. Within its boundaries are two well-known Neolithic temples called Mnajdra and Ħaġar Qim. In this village two feasts are held annually. The feast of Our Lady of Lourdes is celebrated either on the last Sunday of June or on the first Sunday of July, with 15 August the titular feast of the Ascension of Our Lady. This feast is popularly known as the feast of Santa Maria.
Qrendi
Il-Qrendi Crendi, Krendi | |
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Local council | |
| Qrendi | |
Qrendi Parish Church | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Motto: Tyrium Dirutas Servo Moles | |
| Coordinates: 35°50′3″N 14°27′32″E | |
| Country | Malta |
| Region | Southern Region |
| District | South Eastern District |
| Borders | Mqabba, Siġġiewi, Żurrieq |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | David Michael Schembri (PL) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.9 km2 (1.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 3,148 |
| • Density | 640/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Qrendi (m), Qrendija (f), Qrendin (pl) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | QRD |
| Dialing code | 356 |
| ISO 3166 code | MT-44 |
| Patron saint | Assumption of Mary Our Lady of Lourdes |
| Day of festa | 15 August (Assumption) 1st Sunday of July (Our Lady of Lourdes) |
| Website | Qrendi Local Council Website |
Although the majority of the village's old core buildings remain today, Qrendi has changed considerably in recent times. A bypass road has been built to divert through-traffic away from the village, modern suburb developments has been built and an open space with a bus terminus being created in front of the Parish Church by removing the walled grounds from an old villa.