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Marsa, Malta

Il-Marsa · Malta

Marsa is a small city in Il-Marsa, Malta with a population of 5,454. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,454 Population 5,050/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
17.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Malta Timezone

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About Marsa

Marsa

Marsa is a town in the Southern Region of Malta, with a population of 4,401 people as of March 2014. The name Marsa means "the harbour".

People

Population5,454
Density5,050/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain17.4 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population5,454
Population Density5,050 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates35.8793°, 14.4946°
TimezoneEurope/Malta
Country🇲🇹 Malta
State / ProvinceIl-Marsa
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation17.4 inches (442 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Marsa

Marsa is a small city in Malta (Il-Marsa) with a population of 5,454. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Malta.

Climate in Marsa

Marsa has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.4°C), the coldest is Feb (12.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 545 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13°C / 55°F 10.2° / 15.8° 79.5
Feb 12.5°C / 55°F 9.3° / 15.7° 71.5
Mar 14°C / 57°F 10.8° / 17.3° 38.8
Apr 16.4°C / 62°F 12.9° / 20° 19.3
May 20.1°C / 68°F 15.9° / 24.3° 10.2
Jun 24.4°C / 76°F 19.7° / 29° 4.8
Jul 27°C / 81°F 22.2° / 31.8° 0.1
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 23° / 31.9° 9.9
Sep 24.8°C / 77°F 21.1° / 28.6° 62.7
Oct 21.6°C / 71°F 18.2° / 25° 73.5
Nov 17.9°C / 64°F 15.1° / 20.7° 89.9
Dec 14.6°C / 58°F 12° / 17.2° 84.8
Marsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 343 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above Malta avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density5,050/sq mi
Coordinates35.8793°N, 14.4946°W
TimezoneEurope/Malta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.4"
54% below Malta avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

73 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5.

Apr 21, 2023 108 km SE of Birżebbuġa, Malta M5.5 115 km
Jan 30, 2023 103 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.3 110 km
Jan 24, 2023 106 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.3 113 km
Jan 23, 2023 98 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M5.1 105 km
Jan 18, 2023 110 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.1 116 km
Jan 18, 2023 102 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.0 108 km
Jan 18, 2023 101 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.7 107 km
Feb 4, 2023 104 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.7 110 km
Jan 18, 2023 97 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M4.6 103 km
May 10, 2020 111 km SSE of Bir?ebbu?a, Malta M4.6 118 km
Jan 31, 2023 107 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.5 114 km
Oct 29, 1990 37 km NNE of Pembroke, Malta M4.5 42 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy M4.5 132 km
Mar 8, 2023 98 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta M4.4 104 km
Jan 23, 2023 111 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta M4.4 117 km
Aug 24, 2013 8 km W of Pachino, Italy M4.4 103 km
Jan 19, 2023 132 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M4.3 138 km
Jan 17, 2023 105 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.3 111 km
Feb 11, 2007 134 km ESE of Marsaskala, Malta M4.2 141 km
Apr 11, 2023 108 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta M4.2 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
February 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
April 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
September 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
December 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in Wettest

Marsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Marsa

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saint Augustine's College - - - -
Skola Primarja Marsa - - - -
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Radio Stations near Marsa

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bay Easy 100.2 - MP3 256 kbps
Radju Maria Malta - MP3 32 kbps
Pure Radio (GB) adult alternative, britpop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Marsa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bir Mula Heritage
Birkirkara Old Train Station
Casa Rocca Piccola
Cathedral Museum
Domus Romana
Esplora
Fort Rinella
Għar Dalam
Ghost House
Grandmaster's Palace
Ħaġar Qim
Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum
Inquisitor's Palace
It-Tempji tal-Ġgantija
Lascaris War Rooms
Malta at War Museum
Malta Aviation Museum
Malta Classic Car Museum
Malta International Contemporary Art Space
Malta Maritime Museum
MICAS Vaults
Museo Postale di Malta
MUŻA - National Art Museum
MUŻA Art Museum, Café, and Restaurant
Mużew tal-Bambini
Mużew tal-Katidral tal-Mdina
Mużew tas-Santwarju tal-Madonna tal-Grazzja
National Museum of Archaeology
National Museum of Fine Arts
National Museum of Natural History
National War Museum
Oratorju San Ġużepp
Palace Armoury
Palazzo Falson
Pirates and Corsairs Museum
Pomzikillous Toy Museum
Saint James Cavalier
Saint John's Co-Cathedral Museum
Saluting Battery
Ta' Kola Windmill
Tax-Xierfa Museum
The Fortress Builders - Fortifications Interpretation Centre
The Kelinu Grima Maritime Museum
The Limestone Heritage Park and Gardens
The Mdina Dungeons Museum
The Mdina Experience
The Norman House
The State Rooms
Ticket Office Saint Paul's Catacombs
Time Gun
Toy Museum
Tunnara Museum
Underground Valletta
Wignacourt Museum and Saint Paul's Grotto

Libraries in Marsa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Public Library0.0
Fgura Library0.0
Librerija Karmenu Ellul Galea (poeta)0.0
LIbrerija Pubblika Margaret Mortimer0.0
MCAST Library0.0
Mosta Public Library0.0
National Library0.0
Pembroke Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
SDC Library0.0
Theology Library0.0
University of Malta Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Marsa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmer's Market
Sunday Fish Market

Restaurants in Marsa

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marsa Sports Club/Chukkas
Spencer

Cafes in Marsa

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sammy's Snack Bar
Ta' Ċensu

Veterinaries in Marsa

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Happy Paws
Tas-Salib Veterinary Pharmacy

Gas Stations in Marsa

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MT #129949801
MT #5334432862
Paul & Rocco

Banks in Marsa

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Valletta

Golf Courses in Marsa

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Royal Malta Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Marsa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Marsa

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Malta International AirportMLALarge Airport

Treatment Centers in Marsa

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Inspire Therapy & Leisure Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Marsa

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Trinity Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Malta
Elevation
8 m (26 ft)

🇲🇹 About Malta

Capital Valletta
Population 483,530
Area 316 km²
GDP (USD) $22,610,561,526
GDP per capita $40,906
HDI 0.918
Life expectancy 83.5 years
Internet users 92.1%
Urban population 95.6%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages English, Maltese
Calling code +356
TLD .mt
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Malta

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day L-Ewwel tas-Sena
Feb 10 Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck In-Nawfraġju ta’ San Pawl
Mar 19 Feast of St. Joseph San Ġużepp
Mar 31 Freedom Day Jum il-Ħelsien
Apr 3 Good Friday Il-Ġimgħa l-Kbira
May 1 Worker's Day Jum il-Ħaddiem
Jun 7 Sette Giugno Sette Giugno
Jun 29 Feast of St.Peter and St.Paul L-Imnarja
Aug 15 Assumption Day Santa Marija
Sep 8 Feast of Our Lady of Victories Il-Vittorja
Sep 21 Independence Day L-Indipendenza
Dec 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception L-Immakulata Kunċizzjoni
Dec 13 Republic Day Jum ir-Repubblika
Dec 25 ​Christmas Day Il-Milied​

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marsa

What is the population of Marsa?

Marsa has a population of 5,454 residents and is located in Malta. The population density is 5,050 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Marsa?

Marsa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.4 inches.

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