San Ġwann
San Ġwann
L-Imsieraħ, Tal-Għorgħar | |
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San Ġwann parish church and square | |
| Motto: Ismek tifħirek (Your name is your happiness) | |
| Coordinates: 35°54′34″N 14°28′43″E / 35.90944°N 14.47861°E | |
| Country | Malta |
| Region | Central Region |
| District | Central Harbour District |
| Borders | Birkirkara, Gżira, Għargħur, Iklin, Msida, Swieqi, San Ġiljan, |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dominic Cassar (PN) |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.6 km2 (1.0 sq mi) |
| Population (Jan. 2019) | |
• Total | 14,720 |
| • Density | 5,700/km2 (15,000/sq mi) |
| Demonyms | Ġwanniż (m), Ġwanniża (f), Ġwanniżi (pl) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | SGN |
| Dialing code | 356 |
| ISO 3166 code | MT-49 |
| Patron saint | Our Lady of Lourdes |
| Day of festa | First Sunday of August |
| Website | Official website |
San Ġwann (transl. Saint John) is a town in the Northern Region of Malta, with a population of 14,244 as of 2021. Prior to its establishment as a distinct municipality, it was a fragmented community comprising parts of Birkirkara and St. Julian's. San Ġwann emerged as a new parish in 1965 and was officially recognised as a town in 1968. The Local Councils Act of 1993 identified San Ġwann as a separate district with its own statutory local government authority, marking its transition from being part of the neighbouring localities. With the first San Ġwann Council was elected on 16 April 1994.