Lija

Lija
Ħal Lija
Casal Lia
Lija Parish Church
Lija Parish Church
Flag of Lija
Coat of arms of Lija
Motto(s): 
Suavi Fructo Rubeo
(I glow red with sweet fruit)
Coordinates: 35°54′5″N 14°26′50″E / 35.90139°N 14.44722°E / 35.90139; 14.44722
Country Malta
RegionEastern Region
DistrictWestern District
BordersAttard, Balzan, Birkirkara, Iklin, Mosta, Naxxar
Government
 • MayorAnthony Dalli (PN)
Area
 • Total1.1 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
 • Total3,202
 • Density2,900/km2 (7,500/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Lijan (m), Lijana (f), Lijani (pl)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal code
LJA
Dialing code356
ISO 3166 codeMT-24
Patron saintTransfiguration of Our Saviour
Day of festa6 August
WebsiteOfficial website

Lija (Maltese: Ħal Lija) is a small village in the Eastern Region of Malta. It forms part of the Three villages of Malta, along with Attard and Balzan. Lija has a baroque parish church and seven other small chapels. The parish church is dedicated to Our Saviour. Lija became a parish in 1594, after the small community detached itself from the neighbouring town, Birkirkara. It has a population of 3,162 as of 2021.[1]

  1. ^ "Census of Population and Housing 2021: Preliminary Report". nso.gov.mt. Retrieved 7 December 2022.