Naxxar
In-Naxxar | |
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Motto(s): Prior Credidi (First to Believe) | |
Coordinates: 35°54′54″N 14°26′41″E / 35.91500°N 14.44472°E | |
Country | Malta |
Region | Northern Region |
District | Northern District |
Borders | Għargħur, Iklin, Lija, Mosta, Pembroke, St. Paul's Bay, Swieqi |
Government | |
• Mayor | Anne Marie Muscat Fenech Adami (PN) |
Area | |
• Total | 11.6 km2 (4.5 sq mi) |
Population (Jan. 2019) | |
• Total | 14,890 |
• Density | 1,300/km2 (3,300/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Naxxari (m), Naxxarija (f), Naxxarin (pl) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | NXR |
Dialing code | 356 |
ISO 3166 code | MT-38 |
Patron saint | Our Lady of Victories |
Feast Day | 8 September |
Website | Official website |
Naxxar (Maltese: In-Naxxar) is a town and local council in the Northern Region of Malta. The population in March 2014 was 14,891.[1] The Naxxar Church is dedicated to Our Lady of Victories. The annual village feast is celebrated on 8 September. It formerly hosted the Maltese International Trade Fair at Maltese International Trade Fair Grounds.
Naxxar is spread over 11 square kilometres (4 sq mi).