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Swieqi
Swieqi - a locality with 11 registered entities across 5 streets.
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- Island
- Malta
- District
- Northern Harbour District
- Known streets
- 150
- Hotels listed
- 3
- Attractions
- 1
- Festas / events
- 1
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Nature & green spaces in Swieqi
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What Swieqi is useful for
- 1 parish feast on the 2026 Church.mt calendar give Swieqi an active village feast/event presence.
Data sources: ImaginaMalta locality registry · hotels registry (OSM/ODbL, snapshot 2026-06-14) · attractions registry (OSM/ODbL, snapshot 2026-06-14) · Archdiocese of Malta / Church.mt — Feasts in Malta and Gozo in 2026 (checked 2026-06-15) · editorial: NSO Malta — population, density, demographics.; data.gov.mt — administrative and population data by locality / district / region.; VisitMalta — official tourism information.; Malta Public Transport — buses.; Swieqi Local Council.
About Swieqi
Swieqi — residential suburb: modern housing, St Julian's access and living
Swieqi (Is-Swieqi) is a town in the Northern Harbour District of Malta, on higher ground above St Julian's. It is a largely modern residential suburb, popular with residents and expatriates, known for its proximity to the St Julian's / Paceville entertainment area while remaining mainly residential.
Where is Swieqi?
Swieqi sits on elevated ground just inland of St Julian's, in the north-east of the central conurbation, bordering St Julian's, San Ġwann, Pembroke and the Madliena/Ibraġ area. It belongs to the Northern Harbour District.
History of Swieqi
Swieqi developed largely in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as residential demand spread up from St Julian's. It became a separate locality with its own local council. Its growth reflects modern suburban expansion rather than a deep historical core; the name relates to small watercourses ("swieqi").
What to see in Swieqi
Residential neighbourhoods — modern low- and mid-rise housing on elevated ground. Proximity to St Julian's and Paceville — the entertainment and seafront area is a short distance downhill. Madliena / Ibraġ fringes — quieter residential areas toward the coast and ridge.
Transport in Swieqi
Swieqi is served by Malta Public Transport bus routes, generally via St Julian's, connecting it toward Sliema and Valletta. There is no rail or ferry service. Local movement is mainly by car or bus; the area is hilly.
Living in Swieqi
Swieqi is a modern residential suburb popular with families and expatriates, close to St Julian's amenities but mainly quiet and residential. Assessments of cost of living and housing should be based on current local data rather than general impressions.
- Official name
- Is-Swieqi / Swieqi
- Island
- Malta
- District
- Northern Harbour District
- Character
- Modern residential suburb
- Transport
- Bus routes via St Julian's
Sources: NSO Malta — population, density, demographics. · data.gov.mt — administrative and population data by locality / district / region. · VisitMalta — official tourism information. · Malta Public Transport — buses. · Swieqi Local Council. · Updated 2026-06-13
Real Estate in Swieqi
Getting around Swieqi by bus
Swieqi is served by 15 bus routes across 2 stops (Malta Public Transport data). Transport access score: 7/10 — a coverage measure, not a service-quality rating.
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