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About Żebbug
Żebbuġ — western town: St Philip, De Rohan Arch and living
Żebbuġ (Ħaż-Żebbuġ) is a town in the Western District of Malta, west of the harbour area. One of Malta's older settlements, it is known for its parish dedicated to St Philip of Agira and the De Rohan Arch marking the old entrance to the town.
Where is Żebbuġ?
Żebbuġ lies west of the harbour area in central-western Malta, bordering Qormi, Siġġiewi, Attard and Rabat. It belongs to the Western District. (It shares its name with Żebbuġ on Gozo, a separate locality.)
History of Żebbuġ
Żebbuġ is among the oldest settlements on Malta and was raised to the status of a town in the late 18th century, when the De Rohan Arch was built at its entrance under Grand Master Emmanuel de Rohan-Polduc. Its large parish church, dedicated to St Philip of Agira, is one of the notable Baroque churches of the island, and the town has long associations with crafts and cotton-working.
What to see in Żebbuġ
Church of St Philip of Agira — the town's large Baroque parish church. De Rohan Arch — a monumental arch marking the historic town entrance. Historic town core — old streets, chapels and squares.
Transport in Żebbuġ
Żebbuġ is served by Malta Public Transport bus routes linking it to Valletta and the western and central towns. There is no rail or ferry service. Local movement is mainly by bus or car.
Living in Żebbuġ
Żebbuġ is a town with a strong historic identity and local services, set between the harbour area and the rural west. Assessments of cost of living and housing should be based on current local data rather than general impressions.
- Official name
- Ħaż-Żebbuġ / Żebbuġ
- Island
- Malta
- District
- Western District
- Landmark
- Church of St Philip; De Rohan Arch
- 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 — official tourism / heritage information. · Malta Public Transport — buses. · Żebbuġ (Malta) Local Council. · Updated 2026-06-13
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