Marsaskala
Marsaskala
Wied il-Għajn Marsascala, M'Skala, M'Scala | |
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Marsaskala Bay | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Motto: Għajn ta' kenn u mistrieħ | |
| Coordinates: 35°51′45″N 14°34′3″E / 35.86250°N 14.56750°E | |
| Country | |
| Region | Southern Region |
| District | South Eastern District |
| Borders | Marsaxlokk, Żabbar, Żejtun |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mario Calleja (PL) |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.4 km2 (2.1 sq mi) |
| Population (July 2024) | |
• Total | 18,317 |
| • Density | 3,400/km2 (8,800/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Skali (m) Skalija (f) Skalin (pl) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | MSK |
| Dialing code | 356 |
| ISO 3166 code | MT-27 |
| Patron saint | St. Anne |
| Day of festa | Last Sunday of July |
| Website | Official website |
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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.