Għaxaq

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Għaxaq

Motto: Laeta Sustineo


Official name: Ħal Għaxaq
Inhabitants' name: Għaxqin

Map of Għaxaq


Latitude: 35°50 '54" N
Longitude: 14°31 '2" E
Population total: 4,388 (Nov 2005)
Borders: Birżebbuġa, Gudja, Luqa, Marsaxlokk, Santa Luċija, Tarxien, Żejtun, Żurrieq
Patron saint: Assumption of Mary
Day of festa: 15th August (Assumption of Mary); 1st Sunday of June (St. Joseph)
Website: kunsillghaxaq.com

Għaxaq (or Ħal Għaxaq) is a village in the south of Malta, with a population of 4,388 people (Nov 2005). It is mainly a residential area. The parish church is dedicated to the Assumption of Our Lady.

[edit] Għaxaq Main Roads

  • Dawret Ħal-Għaxaq (Għaxaq By-Pass)
  • Triq il-Gudja (Gudja Road)
  • Triq iż-Żejtun (Zejtun Road)
  • Triq Santa Marija (St Mary Street)

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Coordinates: 35°50′54″N, 14°31′2″E