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Siġġiewi, Siġġiewi
Siġġiewi - a locality with 11 registered entities across 5 streets.
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About Siġġiewi
Siġġiewi — large western town: St Nicholas, Għar Lapsi and living
Siġġiewi (Haż-Siġġiewi) is one of the larger towns of Malta by area, in the Western District. It is known for its large parish church of St Nicholas of Bari, its rural surroundings, and access to the south-western coast at Għar Lapsi.
Where is Siġġiewi?
Siġġiewi lies in the south-west of Malta, bordering Qrendi, Żebbuġ, Dingli and Rabat, with farmland stretching to the south-western coast. It belongs to the Western District and is one of the largest localities by area.
History of Siġġiewi
Siġġiewi is one of Malta's old villages, recorded among the medieval settlements of the island. It grew as an agricultural town serving the surrounding countryside. Its large parish church, dedicated to St Nicholas of Bari, was rebuilt and enlarged over the centuries and dominates the main square. The nearby Girgenti area holds the historic country palace used as the Prime Minister's summer residence.
What to see in Siġġiewi
Church of St Nicholas of Bari — the large parish church on the main square. Għar Lapsi — a small coastal inlet popular for swimming and diving. Rural surroundings & Girgenti — countryside and the historic Girgenti palace area.
Transport in Siġġiewi
Siġġiewi is served by Malta Public Transport bus routes linking it to Valletta and the western towns. There is no rail or ferry service. Local movement is mainly by bus or car.
Living in Siġġiewi
Siġġiewi is a large rural town with a strong village identity, surrounded by farmland and close to the south-western coast. Assessments of cost of living and housing should be based on current local data rather than general impressions.
- Official name
- Haż-Siġġiewi / Siġġiewi
- Island
- Malta
- District
- Western District
- Landmark
- Church of St Nicholas; Għar Lapsi coast
- Transport
- Bus routes to Valletta and the west
Sources: NSO Malta — population, density, demographics. · data.gov.mt — administrative and population data by locality / district / region. · VisitMalta — Għar Lapsi and sites. · Malta Public Transport — buses. · Siġġiewi Local Council. · Updated 2026-06-13
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