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Żurrieq, Malta

Iż-Żurrieq · Malta

Żurrieq is a small city in Iż-Żurrieq, Malta with a population of 10,962. Elevation: 433 ft (132 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,962 Population 720/sq mi density
433 ft Elevation 132 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
17.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Malta Timezone

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About Żurrieq

Żurrieq

Żurrieq is a town in the Western Region of Malta. It is one of the oldest towns in the country, and has a population of 11,823 inhabitants as of March 2014. Żurrieq is one of the 10 parishes to be documented in 1436 and is dedicated to Saint Catherine. The island of Filfla is administratively a part of the town. The town stretches from Nigret to Ħal Far. In old times the town had a border with Żejtun. The village of Qrendi used to be part of the parish of Żurrieq until 1618 when it was made into its own parish.

People

Population10,962
Density720/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain17.4 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Population10,962
Population Density720 / sq mi
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Coordinates35.8296°, 14.4759°
TimezoneEurope/Malta
Country🇲🇹 Malta
State / ProvinceIż-Żurrieq
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 Żurrieq

Żurrieq is a small city in Malta (Iż-Żurrieq) with a population of 10,962. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet (132 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 Żurrieq

Żurrieq 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
Żurrieq 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 433 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

Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Area15.2 sq mi (39.4 km²)
Population Density720/sq mi
Coordinates35.8296°N, 14.4759°W
TimezoneEurope/Malta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.4"
54% below Malta avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

72 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 M5.5 112 km
Jan 30, 2023 103 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.3 104 km
Jan 24, 2023 106 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.3 107 km
Jan 23, 2023 98 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M5.1 99 km
Jan 18, 2023 110 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.1 110 km
Jan 18, 2023 102 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.0 102 km
Jan 18, 2023 101 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.7 101 km
Feb 4, 2023 104 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.7 104 km
Jan 18, 2023 97 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M4.6 97 km
May 10, 2020 111 km SSE of Bir?ebbu?a, Malta M4.6 114 km
Jan 31, 2023 107 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.5 108 km
Oct 29, 1990 37 km NNE of Pembroke, Malta M4.5 48 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy M4.5 138 km
Mar 8, 2023 98 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta M4.4 99 km
Jan 23, 2023 111 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta M4.4 112 km
Aug 24, 2013 8 km W of Pachino, Italy M4.4 109 km
Jan 19, 2023 132 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M4.3 132 km
Jan 17, 2023 105 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.3 106 km
Feb 11, 2007 134 km ESE of Marsaskala, Malta M4.2 140 km
Apr 11, 2023 108 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta M4.2 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
February 54°F (12°C) 2.4 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 74°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) 1.8 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
December 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Żurrieq has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 54°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Żurrieq

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

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 Żurrieq

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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
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 Żurrieq

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

Farmers Markets in Żurrieq

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmer's Market
Sunday Fish Market

Cafes in Żurrieq

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nassaba Bar

Monuments in Żurrieq

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Madonna tal-Karmnu
Monument Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Monument Santa Katarina V.M.

Gas Stations in Żurrieq

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

G. Camilleri Service Station

Banks in Żurrieq

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HSBC
HSBC

Stadiums & Teams in Żurrieq

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Żurrieq

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Malta International AirportMLALarge Airport

Post Offices in Żurrieq

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Main Post Office

Treatment Centers in Żurrieq

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Inspire Therapy & Leisure Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Żurrieq

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Knisja ta' Santa Marija ta' Bubaqra
Saint Catherine's Parish Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Malta
Elevation
111 m (364 ft)
Area
10.5 km² (4.1 mi²)
Postal Code
ZBG 1905
Website
localgovernmentdivisioncms.gov.mt/en/lc/Zebbug/Pages/default.aspx
Twinned With
Borgo Maggiore, Morphou, Taverna

🇲🇹 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 Żurrieq

What is the population of Żurrieq?

Żurrieq has a population of 10,962 residents and is located in Malta. The population density is 720 people per square mile, spread across 15.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Żurrieq?

Żurrieq 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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