Luqa

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Luqa

Total population

6,162

Coordinates35.86°, 14.49°

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

Overview

Luqa is a town located in the Southern Region of Malta, 4.3 km away from the capital Valletta. With a population of 5,945 as of March 2014, it is a small but densely populated settlement which is typical of Malta's older towns and villages. Luqa is centered around a main square which contains a church dedicated to St. Andrew. The patron saint's traditional feast is celebrated on the first Sunday of July, with the liturgical feast being celebrated on 30 November. The Malta International Airport is located in Luqa.

Geography

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