Kalkara
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| Official name: | Il-Kalkara |
| Inhabitants' name: | Kalkariż (m), Kalkariża (f), Kalkariżi (pl) |
| Other names: | Calcara |
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| Latitude: | 35°53 '21" N |
| Longitude: | 14°31 '46" E |
| Area: | 1.8km² |
| Population total: | 2,882 (Nov 2005) |
| Population density: | 1,638/km² |
| Borders: | Birgu, Xgħajra, Żabbar |
| Patron saint: | St Joseph |
| Day of festa: | Second Sunday of July |
| Mayor: | Michael Cohen (MLP) |
| Website: | kalkaralocalcouncil.com |
Kalkara (or Il-Kalkara) is a small town in Malta, with a current population of 2,871 (Nov 2005). The name comes from the Maltese word for kiln, a lime kiln being present here since Roman times.
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[edit] A Brief History
Being on the suburb of Birgu, the village of Kalkara was very familiar to the fishermen and boatmen of that neighbourhood. It was considered as a resting place because of its environmental surroundings.
Throughout the years Kalkara became a locality enriched with historical sites and places of interest while keeping its original character of being a quiet place where one can enjoy the views in full relaxation.
[edit] Band Clubs
- St. Joseph Club Sacred Family Philarmonic (Ċirkolu San Ġużepp Filarmonika Sagra Familja)
- St. Joseph Band Club A.D. 1987 (L-Għaqda Mużikali San Ġużepp A.D. 1987)
[edit] The Local Council
The current local council members are:
- Michael Cohen (Mayor)
- Speranza Chircop
- Joseph Vella
- Roderick Mizzi
- Maria Sultana
[edit] Zones in Kalkara
- Bighi
- Fort Ricasoli
- Il-Wileġ (The Open Fields)
- It-Turretta (The Turrett)
- Kalkara Creek
- Ricasoli Point
- Rinella Bay
- San Pietru (Saint Peter)
- Santa Liberata (Saint Liberatas)
- Santu Rokku (Saint Rocco)
- Smart City Malta (Ricasoli Industrial Estate)
- Ta' Tewma (Garlic's Village)
- Ta' Wied Għammieq (Ghammieq Valley's Village)
- Tar-Ramel (Sandy Village)
- Wied Rinella (Rinella Valley)
[edit] Kalkara Main Roads
- Misraħ l-Arċisqof Gonzi (Archbishop Gonzi Square)
- Triq il-Marina (Marina Street)
- Triq il-Missjoni Taljana (Italian Mission Street)
- Triq Rinella (Rinella Road)
- Triq San Leonardu (St. Leonard Street)
- Triq Santa Liberta (St Libertas Street)
- Triq Santu Rokku (St Rocco Street)
- Xatt tal-Kalkara (Kalkara Strand)
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Kalkara Local Council (Main Introductory Page)
- Kalkara Local Council (English Version)
- Kalkara Local Council (Maltese Version)
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