Pembroke | |
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 Garrigue with Pembroke in the distance | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
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| Coordinates: 35°55′35″N 14°28′51″E / 35.92639°N 14.48083°E | |
| Country |  Malta |
| Region | Northern Region |
| District | Northern Harbour District |
| Borders | Naxxar, St. Julian's, Swieqi |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Kaylon Zammit (PL) |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.3 km2 (0.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 64 m (210 ft) |
| Population (Jan. 2019) | |
• Total | 3,842 |
| • Density | 1,700/km2 (4,300/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Pembrokjan (m), Pembrokjana (f), Pembrokjani (pl) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | PBK |
| Dialing code | 356 |
| ISO 3166 code | MT-40 |
| Patron saint | Resurrection of Christ |
| Website | Official website |
Pembroke is a town in the Northern Region of Malta, and it is considered to be the country's newest locality. To the east is Paceville, the nightlife district of Malta. The coastal town and tourist hub of St. Julian's lies to the southeast, and the residential area of Swieqi lies to the south. The hilltop village of Madliena is to its west, and Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq lies to the northwest.
Pembroke covers an area of 2.3 km2 (0.89 sq mi). The area hugs a coastal zone with a rocky beach. The highest point lies at 64 meters (210 feet) above sea level (at Suffolk Road, exit to St. Andrew's Rd). Pembroke was formerly a British military base from the 1850s to 1979.
Pembroke is named after Robert Henry Herbert, the 12th Earl of Pembroke, and was authorised by Sidney Herbert, younger half-brother of Robert and the Secretary of State for War in 1859.
Pembroke was formerly part of St. Julian's. Pembroke officially became a town by virtue of the Local Councils Act (1993). This act recognised Pembroke as one of the 68 localities in Malta, with its own local council.