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Nadur
In-Nadur | |
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Coordinates: 36°2′17″N 14°17′42″E / 36.03806°N 14.29500°E | |
Country | Malta |
Region | Gozo Region |
District | Gozo and Comino District |
Established | 1932 |
Borders | Għajnsielem, Qala, Xagħra |
Government | |
• Mayor | Edward Said (PN) |
Area | |
• Total | 7.2 km2 (2.8 sq mi) |
Population (March 2014) | |
• Total | 4,509 |
• Density | 630/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Naduri (m), Nadurija (f), Nadurin (pl) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | NDR |
Dialing code | 356 |
ISO 3166 code | MT-37 |
Patron saint | St. Peter and St. Paul |
Day of festa | 29 June |
Website | Official website |
Nadur (Maltese: In-Nadur) is an administrative unit of Malta, located in the eastern part of the island of Gozo. Nadur is built on a plateau and is one of the largest localities in Gozo.[1] Known as the 'second city', it spreads along a high ridge to the east of Victoria. It had a population of 4,509 as of March 2014.[2]
The word is derived from the Arabic word ‘nadara’, which means 'lookout', pretty much having the same meaning as its motto ‘Vigilant’.[1] The motto appears in Nadur’s coat of arms that shows the sun coming up from blue seas. The town is famous for its bakeries.[3]
Near Nadur are San Blas and Dahlet Qorrot Bays, tiny rocky bays on the North Eastern coast. These are locations for swimming, snorkeling, picnics, and trekking.[1]