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Also known as Marsascala

Marsaskala, also known as Wied il-Għajn or Marsascala and abbreviated as '''M'Skala or M'Scala''' is a seaside town in the Southern Region of Malta. Originally a fishing village, it has grown into a tourist destination and a permanent hometown for an ever-growing population.

Key facts

Settlement.name
Marsaskala
Settlement.native_name
Wied il-Għajn
Settlement.native_name_lang
mt
Settlement.other_name
Marsascala, M'Skala, M'Scala
Settlement.settlement_type
Local council
Settlement.image_skyline
Malta - Marsaskala - Triq is-Salini+Marsaskala Bay+Triq Zonqor 02 ies.jpg
Settlement.image_caption
Marsaskala Bay
Settlement.image_flag
Flag of Marsaskala.svg
Settlement.image_shield
Marsascala coa.svg
Settlement.motto
''Għajn ta' kenn u mistrieħ''
Settlement.image_map
Marsaskala_in_Malta.svg
Settlement.subdivision_type
Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1
Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1
Southern Region
Settlement.subdivision_type2
District
Settlement.subdivision_name2
South Eastern District
Settlement.parts_type
Borders
Settlement.parts_style
para

via Wikipedia infobox

Wikidata facts

Population
18714
Area
5.4
Elevation
12
Image
MarsascalaMalta.jpg
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Commons category
Marsaskala
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21 sections
Contents
  • Name and etymology
  • History
  • Geography
  • Demographics
  • Economy
  • Governance
  • Culture
  • Landmarks
  • Churches
  • Civil architecture
  • Defensive architecture
  • Sports
  • Tal-Qroqq National Swimming Pool at Żonqor
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Infrastructure
  • Main roads
  • Education
  • Notable people
  • Twin towns – sister cities
  • References
  • External links

Marsaskala, also known as Wied il-Għajn or Marsascala and abbreviated as '''M'Skala or M'Scala''' is a seaside town in the Southern Region of Malta. Originally a fishing village, it has grown into a tourist destination and a permanent hometown for an ever-growing population.

The parish church, built in 1953, is dedicated to Saint Anne and Marsaskala's feast is celebrated at the end of July.

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