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Il-Bidnija
Ir-Raħal tal-Bidnija | |
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| Il-Bidnija | |
 Bidnija Church | |
  Il-Bidnija | |
| Coordinates: 35°55′37″N 14°23′54″E / 35.92694°N 14.39833°E | |
| Country |  Malta |
| Island | Malta Island |
| Suburb of |  Mosta |
| Borders | Mġarr, Mosta, St. Paul's Bay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.4 km2 (2.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2nd smallest village) | |
| • Total | 308 |
| • Density | 48/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Tal-Bidnija |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | MST / SPB |
| Dialing code | 356 |
| Patron saint | Sacred Family |
| Day of festa | 3rd Sunday of July |
Bidnija is a rural hamlet between Mosta, St. Paul's Bay and Mġarr. It is located in the northern region of Malta and is home to roughly 308 people as of 2008, the second least populated habitable zone on the Maltese islands after Mdina (306 people). It is located between two main valleys (Wied Qannotta and Wied tal-Pwales) then extends into other small valleys surrounding the area. It is largely a rural village surrounded by fields mainly belong to the inhabitants, although over the years other Maltese and foreigners have settled in the area generally for its countryside views.
At present, Bidnija is administered by the local councils of Mosta and St. Paul's Bay. It is home to some horse riding facilities, a clay pigeon shooting club and a Maltese cuisine restaurant specialising in traditional rabbit stew. Bidnija's small church is dedicated to the Holy Family and its feast day is celebrated in July.[1]