Bidnija

Il-Bidnija
Ir-Raħal tal-Bidnija
Il-Bidnija
Bidnija Church
Bidnija Church
Il-Bidnija is located in Malta
Il-Bidnija
Il-Bidnija
Coordinates: 35°55′37″N 14°23′54″E / 35.92694°N 14.39833°E / 35.92694; 14.39833
Country Malta
IslandMalta Island
Suburb ofMosta Mosta
BordersMġarr, Mosta, St. Paul's Bay
Area
 • Total6.4 km2 (2.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2nd smallest village)
 • Total308
 • Density48/km2 (120/sq mi)
DemonymTal-Bidnija
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal codes
MST / SPB
Dialing code356
Patron saintSacred Family
Day of festa3rd 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]

  1. ^ Bidnija, malta.com. Accessed 18 October 2022.