Xagħra
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Xagħra () is an administrative unit of Malta on the island of Gozo. It is one of the earliest inhabited parts of Gozo, being home to the Ġgantija megalithic temples, which date back to 3600 BC, and the Xagħra Stone Circle. Natural underground features such as Xerri's Grotto and Ninu's Cave are located in this town, along with Calypso's Cave, which overlooks the red sandy beach of Ramla Bay. It is the second-largest town in Gozo, with a population of 5,161 according to the 2021 census, and it is located northeast of Victoria, the capital of Gozo.
Key facts
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- Xagħra
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- Ix-Xagħra
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- mt
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- Caccia, Sciara
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- Local council
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- Malte, Gozo, Xaghra.JPG
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- The Basilica of the Nativity of Our Lady
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- Flag of Xagħra.svg
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- Coat of Arms of Xghara Local Council.svg
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- Xaghra in Malta.svg
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- Xagħra, in Gozo
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- Country
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- Region
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- Gozo Region
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- District
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- Gozo and Comino District
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Encyclopedic overview
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- Twin towns – sister cities
- Notable people born here
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Xagħra () is an administrative unit of Malta on the island of Gozo. It is one of the earliest inhabited parts of Gozo, being home to the Ġgantija megalithic temples, which date back to 3600 BC, and the Xagħra Stone Circle. Natural underground features such as Xerri's Grotto and Ninu's Cave are located in this town, along with Calypso's Cave, which overlooks the red sandy beach of Ramla Bay. It is the second-largest town in Gozo, with a population of 5,161 according to the 2021 census, and it is located northeast of Victoria, the capital of Gozo.
Xagħra is a popular tourist destination due to its historical heritage and lively Victory Square. Thousands of visitors flock to Ramla Bay in summer and to the temples all year round.
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Xagħra” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.
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