Swatar

Swatar
Is-Swatar and Tas-Swatar
Local councils of Birkirkara and Msida; Swatar Administrative Committee
View of the hamlet of Swatar
Coordinates: 35°53′53″N 14°28′43″E / 35.89806°N 14.47861°E / 35.89806; 14.47861
Country Malta
DistrictNorthern Harbour District
Founded2006
BordersTal-Qattus and Ta' Paris (Birkirkara), and Tal-Qroqq (Msida)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total5,100
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
BKR and MSD
ISO 3166 codeMT
Patron SaintSan Gorg Preca
Day of Patron Saint feastMay 9th
WebsiteSwatar

Swatar, colloquially known as Is-Swatar and Tas-Swatar, is a hamlet in Malta situated in Birkirkara and in Msida. In 2015 it had a population of over 5,100 people, with around 1,600 families. Swatar has its own separate parish since 8 November 2006, by an official decree issued by the Bishop of Malta Monsignor Paul Cremona.[1][2][3]

Swatar is located on a hill. It is in the proximity to Mater Dei Hospital and the University of Malta which are found in an area in Msida known as Tal-Qroqq.[4] Swatar is also found next to Tal-Qattus and Ta' Paris areas in Birkirkara. The hamlet has been consisting of mainly farmlands until most of the 20th century.[5]

Some buildings, such as farmhouses, were built during the rule of the Order of St. John. Most of the buildings today were built sometimes after World War II and consist of modern neighborhoods.[5] Some significant economic activity takes place on the side of Birkirkara Bypass.[6]

  1. ^ Scerri, John (undated). "Swatar". Malta-Canada.
  2. ^ "Swatar", The Church in Malta, Retrieved February 11, 2016.
  3. ^ Xuereb, Mario (15 February 2015), "Serq mill-Kapella tas-Sagrament u sgass fid-Dar tal-Kapillan tas-Swatar", Television Malta, Retrieved February 11, 2016.
  4. ^ Ltd, Allied Newspapers. "Fatality waiting to happen".
  5. ^ a b Unknown (8 November 2008), "Swatar today becomes St Ġorġ Preca parish", Times of Malta, Retrieved February 11, 2016.
  6. ^ Schembri, Gabriel (30 January 2015), "Power cuts in Swatar caused by damage to substation", The Malta Independent, Retrieved February 11, 2016.