Gżira

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Gżira

Total population

8,029

Coordinates35.91°, 14.50°

Demographic figures from National Statistics Office (Malta). Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

Overview

Gżira is a town in the Eastern Region of Malta. It is located between Msida and Sliema, also bordering on Ta' Xbiex. It has a population of 12,504 according to NSO 2024 figures. The word Gżira means "island" in Maltese, and the town is named after Manoel Island which lies to the east of Gżira, between the Sliema peninsula and Valletta. The seafront of Gżira has views of the walled city of Valletta, which is illuminated at night, forming a backdrop to Manoel Island, the yacht marina and a seafront public garden. The hamlet of Kappara is located close to Gżira. The Orpheum Theatre is located in Gżira.

Geography

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.