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San Ġwann

San Ġwann
Msieraħ, Tal-Għorgħar
Local council
San Ġwann parish church and square
San Ġwann parish church and square
Flag of San Ġwann
Flag
Coat of arms of San Ġwann
Coat of arms
Motto: Ismek Tifhirek
San Gwann in Malta.svg
Coordinates: 35°54′34″N 14°28′43″E / 35.90944°N 14.47861°E / 35.90944; 14.47861Coordinates: 35°54′34″N 14°28′43″E / 35.90944°N 14.47861°E / 35.90944; 14.47861
Country  Malta
Region Central Region
District Northern Harbour District
Borders Birkirkara, Gżira, Għargħur, Iklin, Msida, Swieqi, San Ġiljan,
Government
 • Mayor Etienne Bonello DuPius (PN)
Area
 • Total 2.6 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Population (March 2014)
 • Total 12,523
 • Density 4,800/km2 (12,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Ġwanniż (m), Ġwanniża (f), Ġwanniżi (pl)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
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 (English: Saint John) is a town in the Central Region of Malta, with a population of 12,523 as of March 2014. Previous to its separate administration the town used to form part of two separate localities being Birkirkara and St. Julians.

The current local council members are:

Executive secretary: Kurt Guillaumier


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