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San Pawl il-Baħar, Malta
Saint Paul’s Bay · Malta
San Pawl il-Baħar is a mid-size city in Saint Paul’s Bay, Malta with a population of 32,042. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Pawl il-Baħar
Saint Paul's Bay is a town located on the northeast coast of Malta in the Northern Region. It is a major residential and commercial area and a centre for shopping, bars, dining, and café life. According to the 2021 census, St. Paul's Bay is the most populated settlement in the country.
People
Climate
| Population | 32,042 |
| Population Density | 4,077 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9506°, 14.4156° |
| Timezone | Europe/Malta |
| Country | 🇲🇹 Malta |
| State / Province | Saint Paul’s Bay |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.4 inches (442 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Pawl il-Baħar
San Pawl il-Baħar is a mid-size city in Malta (Saint Paul’s Bay) with a population of 32,042. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 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 San Pawl il-Baħar
San Pawl il-Baħar 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.2°F |
| 26% above Malta avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,077/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9506°N, 14.4156°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Malta |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 142 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia (200 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia | Submarine | -8 m (-26 ft) | 1867 | 200 km |
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 |
San Pawl il-Baħar 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").
Colleges & Universities in San Pawl il-Baħar
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace English Malta | College | — | — |
| American University of Malta | University | — | — |
| Arts Lecture Theatre | University | — | — |
| Malta College of Art, Science, and Technology | College | — | — |
| MCAST - L-Istitut tal-Inġinerija u t-Trasport, l-Inġinerija tal-Bini u l-Kostruzzjoni | College | — | — |
| MCAST Maritime Institute | College | — | Visit → |
| The Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology - Gozo Campus | College | — | — |
| University of Malta | University | — | Visit → |
| University of Malta (Gozo Campus) | University | — | Visit → |
| University of Malta (Valletta Campus) | University | — | — |
Schools in San Pawl il-Baħar
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Village | — | — | — | — |
| BELS English school | — | — | — | — |
| Alpha School of English | — | — | — | — |
| Primary School Saint Paul's Bay - Maria Regina College | — | — | — | — |
| Ċentru tar-Riżorsi - Young Adults | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Pawl il-Baħar
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 San Pawl il-Baħar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bir Mula Heritage | ||||
| Birkirkara Old Train Station | ||||
| Casa Rocca Piccola | ||||
| Cathedral Museum | ||||
| Cathedral Museum | ||||
| Church of Saint Joseph | ||||
| Citadella Visitor‘s Centre | ||||
| Cittadella Visitors' Centre | ||||
| Domus Romana | ||||
| Esplora | ||||
| Folk Museum | ||||
| Fort Rinella | ||||
| Għar Dalam | ||||
| Ghost House | ||||
| Gozo Nature Museum | ||||
| Grandmaster's Palace | ||||
| Ħaġar Qim | ||||
| Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum | ||||
| Historic House | ||||
| Il-Haġar Gozo Museum | ||||
| 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-Arkeoloġija Għawdxija | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Old Prison | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Żebbuġ War Shelters |
Libraries in San Pawl il-Baħar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fgura Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gozo Central Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Librerija Karmenu Ellul Galea (poeta) | 0.0 | |||||
| LIbrerija Pubblika Margaret Mortimer | 0.0 | |||||
| MCAST Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mosta Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library (Gozo Annexe) | 0.0 | |||||
| Pembroke Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SDC Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Theology Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University of Malta Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Pawl il-Baħar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmer's Market | |||||
| Sunday Fish Market |
Hotels in San Pawl il-Baħar
32 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Pawl il-Baħar
91 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Pawl il-Baħar
19 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in San Pawl il-Baħar
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in San Pawl il-Baħar
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Pawl il-Baħar
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in San Pawl il-Baħar
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in San Pawl il-Baħar
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Pawl il-Baħar
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Pawl il-Baħar
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Pawl il-Baħar
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in San Pawl il-Baħar
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Pawl il-Baħar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Pawl il-Baħar
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Malta International Airport | MLA | Large Airport |
Post Offices in San Pawl il-Baħar
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| MaltaPost | |
| MaltaPost |
Treatment Centers in San Pawl il-Baħar
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Inspire Therapy & Leisure Centre |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near San Pawl il-Baħar
8 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| City of Valletta | ||
| Ġgantija Temples | ||
| Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum | ||
| Ħal Tarxien Temples | ||
| It-Tempji ta' Ħaġar Qim | ||
| It-Tempji ta' Skorba | ||
| It-Tempji tal-Imnajdra | ||
| Ta' Ħaġrat Temples |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Pawl il-Baħar
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Burmarrad Parish Church | |
| Chapel of Saint John the Baptist (Tal-Ħereb) | |
| Chapel of Saint Simon | |
| Parish Church of Our Lady of Sorrows | |
| Saint Francis of Assisi Church | |
| Saint Maximilian Kolbe Church |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About San Pawl il-Baħar
What is the population of San Pawl il-Baħar?
San Pawl il-Baħar has a population of 32,042 residents and is located in Malta. The population density is 4,077 people per square mile, spread across 7.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Pawl il-Baħar?
San Pawl il-Baħar 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.