Żurrieq
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Motto: From the Blue Sea, I Took my Name |
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| Official name: | Iż-Żurrieq |
| Inhabitants' name: | Żrieraq |
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| Latitude: | 35°49 '45" N |
| Longitude: | 14°28 '33" E |
| Population total: | 9,816 |
| Borders: | Birżebbuġa, Safi, Mqabba, Qrendi, Kirkop |
| Patron saint: | St. Catherine of Alexandria |
| Day of festa: | 1st Sunday of September |
| Website: | zurrieq.gov.mt |
Żurrieq (or Iż-Żurrieq) is one of the oldest towns in Malta, and has a population of 9,816 (Nov 2005). Żurrieq is situated in the South of Malta. It became a parish in 1436 dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria. A popular tourist destination in Żurrieq is the Blue Grotto, which is noted for the purity of its water and caves. Another destination for tourists is the Xarolla Windmill. One can also visit the recently excavated catacombs situated next to the windmill bordering the village of Ħal-Safi. The feast of its patron saint, Saint Catherine of Alexandriais the main feast in Żurrieq and one of the best in Malta. It is known for its beautiful fireworks, church, and for the beautiful statue as well. The St. Catherine's feast is held on the first Sunday of September. The secondry feast in Zurrieq is that of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, which is celebrated on the first Sunday after the 16th of July.
Żurrieq is in the South-eastern part of Malta. It makes part of the Fifth political District and votes for the local council every three years. The council is made up of seven members, one of them is the Major of the town. The present Major of Żurrieq is Ignatius Farrugia and the Executive Secretary Adrian Mifsud.
[edit] Żurrieq Main Roads
- Misraħ ir-Repbblika (Republic Square)
- Triq Dun Ġiovanni Inglott (G. Inglott Street)
- Triq Ġ. Zammit (G. Zammit Street)
- Triq Ħal-Far (Hal Far Road)
- Triq il-Belt Valletta (Valletta Road)
- Triq il-Qrendi (Qrendi Road)
- Triq it-Taħħan
- Triq P. Farrugia (P. Farrugia Street)
- Triq Pietru Pawl Saydon (Peter Paul Saydon Street)
- Triq Sant' Andrija (St Andrew Street)
- Vjal il-'Bluegrotto' (Bluegrotto Avenue)
- Vjal ix-Xarolla (Xarolla Avenue)
- Vjal l-Indipendenza (Independence Avenue)
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