Ħal Għaxaq

Għaxaq is a village in the of . The surrounding areas are predominantly used for agriculture. The population of Għaxaq was 5,852 in July 2024.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Malta Island and Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum.

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Malta is an in Southern Europe. It is the largest and most populous of the three major islands that constitute the Maltese Archipelago and the country of .

Museum
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The Hypogeum of Ħal Saflieni is a Neolithic subterranean structure dating to the Saflieni phase in Maltese prehistory, located in , . It is often simply referred to as the Hypogeum, literally meaning "underground" in Greek.

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The Ħal Tarxien Prehistoric Complex is an archaeological complex in , within the Port region of . They date to approximately 3400 BC. The site was accepted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992 along with the other Megalithic temples on the island of Malta.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Marsaxlokk and Southern Harbor of Malta.

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

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

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is a group of three adjacent cities in with a population of about 11,000 : Cospicua, Vittoriosa and Senglea. They are collectively also known as the Three Cities.

Ħal Għaxaq

Latitude
35.8458° or 35° 50′ 45″ north
Longitude
14.5167° or 14° 31′ east
Population
4,860
Elevation
76 metres (249 feet)
Open location code
8F7PRGW8+8M
Geo­Names ID
8299714
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In Other Languages

“Ħal Għaxaq” goes by many names.
  • Maltese: “Għaxaq”
  • Maltese: “Ħal Għaxaq”

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