Geography
The locality of Swieqi hosts 8200 residents. The neighbouring localities are St. Julains to the South, San Gwann to the West, Gharghur to the North and Pembroke to the East.
In the locality we have 2 valleys. One of which Wied Ghomor we share with Gharghur, San Gwann and St. Julians. The other valley Wied il-Kbir (also known as Wied Mejxu) starts from Gharghur to Madliena and to St. Andrews Road
Although in Winter we have 8200 residents but in Summer due to foreign students, the figure is increased by to 14,200.
Swieqi also enjoys the historic building of Victoria Lines and Fort Madliena. These were built during the Queen Victoria Realm. Both sites are very popular during the summer by british tourists.
History
Is-Swieqi is originated from the Maltese word “saqa” which means water flow channel. This locality falls under Is-Swieqi, L-Ibrag and Il-Madliena. Its populations are approximately 8200 which includes 700 elderly.
The emblem of Is-Swieqi is divided with a cross of St. Andrew which is of silver. The zig zag red motif and the golden colour indicste the valleys and fields of Ibrag. The blue waves indicate the water flow of Is-Swieqi “saqa”. l-Madliena is indicated with the red letter M.
The emblem of Is-Swieqi is divided with a cross of St. Andrew which is of silver. The zig zag red motif and the golden colour indicste the valleys and fields of Ibrag. The blue waves indicate the water flow of Is-Swieqi “saqa”. l-Madliena is indicated with the red letter M.