Kalkara

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Kalkara

Total population

3,014

Coordinates35.89°, 14.53°

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

Overview

Kalkara is a village in the Port Region of Malta, with a population of 3,014 as of March 2014. The name is derived from the Latin word for lime (Calce), and it is believed that there was a lime kiln present there since Roman times. Kalkara forms part of the inner harbour area and occupies the area around Kalkara Creek. The town has its own Local Council and is bordered by the cities of Birgu and Żabbar, as well as the town of Xgħajra.

Geography

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