Ix-Xaqqa

Ix-Xaqqa is an inlet in Birżebbuġa, Malta. Ix-Xaqqa is situated nearby to the locality Bengħisa, as well as near Tal-Ħarrub.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Fort Benghisa and Malta Freeport Terminal.

Fort Benghisa

Fort

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Fort Benghisa is a polygonal fort in Birżebbuġa, Malta. It was built between 1910 and 1912 by the British on high ground on the seaward face of Benghisa Point, the southern arm of Marsaxlokk Bay.

Malta Freeport Terminal

Photo: Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, Public domain.

Malta Freeport is an international port on the island of Malta with a trade volume of 3.06 million TEUs in 2015. Malta Freeport is one of busiest ports in Europe.

Chapel of the Immaculate Conception

Church

Photo: Karmni, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Chapel of the Immaculate Conception is a church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Birżebbuġa and Southern Harbor of Malta.

Birżebbuġa

Town

Photo: Alecastorina93, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Birżebbuġa is a seaside town in the Southern Region of Malta, close to Marsaxlokk. It is approximately 13 kilometres from the capital Valletta. The population of Birżebbuġa was 12,467 in July 2024.

The Southern Harbour of Malta extends around the natural harbour between Valletta and the Three Cities, with numerous settlements, most of them dating back centuries, on rocks and cliffs immediately around the harbour bay, as well as further inland.

Marsaxlokk

Photo: Felix Koenig, CC BY 3.0.

Marsaxlokk is a small, traditional fishing village in the Southern Region of Malta. It has a harbour, and is a tourist attraction known for its views, fishing and history.

Ix-Xaqqa

Type: Inlet
Also known as: “Uied-Ix Xakka”, “Wied is Shakka”, “Wied ix Xagga”, “Wied ix Xakka”, “Wied ix-Xaqqa”, and “Wied ix-Xoqqa”
Category: body of water
Location: Birżebbuġa, Malta, Europe
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Latitude

35.81083° or 35° 48′ 39″ north

Longitude

14.53917° or 14° 32′ 21″ east

Elevation

8 metres (26 feet)

Open location code

8F7PRG6Q+8M

GeoNames ID

2562277

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Localities in the Area

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