Ħamrun, Ħamrun

Where is Ħamrun?

Ħamrun lies just inland of Floriana and Marsa, on the main road corridor running from Valletta toward Birkirkara and the centre of the island. It belongs to the Northern Harbour District and borders Marsa, Santa Venera, Qormi, Pietà and Floriana.

History of Ħamrun

Ħamrun grew rapidly in the 19th and 20th centuries as Malta industrialised and population spread out from Valletta and Floriana. It became associated with workshops, small industry and the railway era, and developed a dense urban fabric along its main street. The parish church of St Cajetan anchors the town centre, and Ħamrun has a long sporting tradition.

What to see in Ħamrun

Parish Church of St Cajetan — the town's main Baroque-style parish church. Triq il-Kbira San Ġużepp — the long commercial high street running through the town. Historic urban fabric — dense 19th–20th-century streets reflecting Ħamrun's industrial growth.

Transport in Ħamrun

Ħamrun sits on the main bus corridor between Valletta and central Malta and is well served by Malta Public Transport routes. There is no rail (the Malta Railway closed in 1931) or ferry service. Local movement is by bus or car; the high street is busy.

Living in Ħamrun

Ħamrun is a dense, central urban town with extensive shops and services along its high street, close to Valletta and the central road network. Assessments of cost of living, traffic and housing should be based on current local data rather than general impressions.

Official name

Il-Ħamrun / Ħamrun

Island

Malta

District

Northern Harbour District

Landmark

St Cajetan parish; main high street

Transport

On main Valletta–central corridor