Żurrieq

Żurrieq
(Iż-Żurrieq)
Basic data
State :	Malta
Gzejjer :	Malta Xlokk (Southeast Malta)
Distretti :	South Eastern
Area :	8,456,515 km²
Residents :	10,962 ; (December 31, 2018)
Population density :	1296 inhabitants / km²
ISO 3166-2 :	MT-68
Postal code :	ZRQ
Website :	http://zurrieqlocalcouncil.com/
politics
Mayor :	Silvio Izzi Savona

35.82922 14.47452Coordinates: 35 ° 50 ' N , 14 ° 28' E

Żurrieq [ zʊrˈrɪːʔ ] (also: Iż-Żurrieq ) is one of the oldest cities in Malta and has 10,962 inhabitants (as of December 31, 2018). In 1436 it became its own parish, consecrated to Catherine of Alexandria .

Xarolla windmill in Żurrieq

Żurrieq is located in the southeastern part of Malta. It is part of the 5th district and elections to the Local Council (city council) are every 3 years. The city council consists of 7 members; one of them is the mayor. Ignatius Farrugia is currently the mayor of Żurrieq.

Buildings

Attractions

The Blue Grotto ( Il-Ħnejja ) is known for its clear water and caves. Likewise, the Xarolla Windmill is a tourist destination with recently excavated catacombs nearby, bordering the village of Safi . The feast of the patron saint Catherine of Alexandria , celebrated on the first Sunday in September, is known for its fireworks and the statue. The second most important festival, that of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, is celebrated on the first Sunday after July 16th.

The city area also includes the rocky island of Filfla , five kilometers south of the coast , with its subsidiary island Filfoletta , which forms the southernmost land mass of Malta.

Town twinning

Żurrieq has partnerships with three cities:

Germany Angermünde , Germany
San Marino Borgo Maggiore , San Marino
Cyprus Republic Morfou , Cyprus

Web links

Commons : Żurrieq - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

↑ StatDB of the National Statistics Office Malta , accessed on August 1, 2020

[1] StatDB of the National Statistics Office Malta , accessed on August 1, 2020