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Xewkija, Malta

Ix-Xewkija · Malta

Xewkija is a small town in Ix-Xewkija, Malta with a population of 3,303. Elevation: 305 ft (93 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,303 Population 2,394/sq mi density
305 ft Elevation 93 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
17.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Malta Timezone

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About Xewkija

Xewkija

Xewkija is an administrative unit and village of Malta, on the island of Gozo. The population of Xewkija is 3,300 as of March 2014.

People

Population3,303
Density2,394/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain17.4 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Population3,303
Population Density2,394 / sq mi
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Coordinates36.0341°, 14.2559°
TimezoneEurope/Malta
Country🇲🇹 Malta
State / ProvinceIx-Xewkija
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 Xewkija

Xewkija is a small town in Malta (Ix-Xewkija) with a population of 3,303. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet (93 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 Xewkija

Xewkija 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
Xewkija 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 305 feet.

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

Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density2,394/sq mi
Coordinates36.0341°N, 14.2559°W
TimezoneEurope/Malta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.4"
54% below Malta avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Apr 17, 2025.

Apr 21, 2023 108 km SE of Birżebbuġa, Malta M5.5 142 km
Jan 24, 2023 106 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.3 129 km
Jan 30, 2023 103 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.3 125 km
Jan 18, 2023 110 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.1 131 km
Jan 23, 2023 98 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M5.1 118 km
Jan 18, 2023 102 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.0 124 km
Jan 18, 2023 101 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.7 121 km
Feb 4, 2023 104 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.7 125 km
May 10, 2020 111 km SSE of Bir?ebbu?a, Malta M4.6 142 km
Jan 18, 2023 97 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M4.6 118 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy M4.5 123 km
Jan 31, 2023 107 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.5 128 km
Oct 29, 1990 37 km NNE of Pembroke, Malta M4.5 43 km
Aug 24, 2013 8 km W of Pachino, Italy M4.4 100 km
Mar 8, 2023 98 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta M4.4 117 km
Jan 23, 2023 111 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta M4.4 130 km
Jan 17, 2023 105 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.3 125 km
Apr 11, 2023 108 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta M4.2 127 km
Jan 17, 2016 75 km ESE of Kamma, Italy M4.2 141 km
Jan 30, 2023 110 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M4.2 133 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 54,000 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia (183 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
February 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.3 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 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
December 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Xewkija has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Xewkija

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Skola Primarja Xewkija
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Radio Stations near Xewkija

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 Xewkija

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Birkirkara Old Train Station
Cathedral Museum
Church of Saint Joseph
Citadella Visitor‘s Centre
Cittadella Visitors' Centre
Domus Romana
Folk Museum
Gozo Nature Museum
Ħaġar Qim
Historic House
Il-Haġar Gozo Museum
It-Tempji tal-Ġgantija
Malta Aviation Museum
Malta Classic Car Museum
Malta International Contemporary Art Space
MICAS Vaults
Mużew tal-Arkeoloġija Għawdxija
Mużew tal-Bambini
Mużew tal-Katidral tal-Mdina
National Museum of Natural History
Old Prison
Palazzo Falson
Pomzikillous Toy Museum
Saint John's Co-Cathedral Museum
Ta' Kola Windmill
Tax-Xierfa Museum
The Kelinu Grima Maritime Museum
The Limestone Heritage Park and Gardens
The Mdina Dungeons Museum
The Mdina Experience
Ticket Office Saint Paul's Catacombs
Tunnara Museum
Wignacourt Museum and Saint Paul's Grotto
Żebbuġ War Shelters

Libraries in Xewkija

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Public Library0.0
Gozo Central Public Library0.0
LIbrerija Pubblika Margaret Mortimer0.0
Mosta Public Library0.0
National Library (Gozo Annexe)0.0
Pembroke Public Library0.0
SDC Library0.0
Theology Library0.0
University of Malta Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Xewkija

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmer's Market

Hotels in Xewkija

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quaint Boutique Hotel
Quantin boutique hotel
Rummiena B&B

Restaurants in Xewkija

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mariblu Restaurant
universal sport bar & grill
Vinyard

Cafes in Xewkija

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Peppina
X.T. Sports Cafe

Gas Stations in Xewkija

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Attard fuel
MT #261695222
MT #543264902

Stadiums & Teams in Xewkija

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Xewkija

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Malta International AirportMLALarge Airport
Oasi dei Re AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Xewkija

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Xewkija Rotunda Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Malta
Elevation
99 m (325 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 Xewkija

What is the population of Xewkija?

Xewkija has a population of 3,303 residents and is located in Malta. The population density is 2,394 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Xewkija?

Xewkija 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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