Msida
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Msida L-Imsida |
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| Motto: Novissima Surgo | |||
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| Coordinates: 35°53′52″N 14°29′22″E / 35.89778°N 14.48944°ECoordinates: 35°53′52″N 14°29′22″E / 35.89778°N 14.48944°E | |||
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 Malta
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| Region | Central Region | ||
| District | Northern Harbour District | ||
| Borders | Birkirkara, Ħamrun, Gżira, Pietà, San Ġwann, Santa Venera, Ta' Xbiex | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Margaret Baldacchino Cefai (PL) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1.7 km2 (0.7 sq mi) | ||
| Population (March 2014) | |||
| • Total | 8,545 | ||
| • Density | 5,000/km2 (13,000/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Misidjan (m), Misidjana (f), Misidjani (pl) | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Postal code | MSD | ||
| Dialing code | 356 | ||
| ISO 3166 code | MT-34 | ||
| Patron saint | St. Joseph | ||
| Day of festa | 1st Sunday after 16 July | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
Msida (Maltese: L-Imsida) (Italian: Misida) is a harbour town in the Central Region of Malta with a population of 8,545 (March 2014). The town is located just west of Valletta on the northeast coast of Malta. The town enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry, sunny summers and short, cool winters.
The neighbouring towns of Msida are Ta' Xbiex, Gżira, San Ġwann, Birkirkara, Santa Venera, Ħamrun and Pietà. Msida is an important town for all travellers as many of the country's bus routes pass through it.
The patron saint of Msida is Saint Joseph while the protector is The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. For a week and a half in July, the town celebrates the feast of St. Joseph. The feast of Msida is also famous for its traditional game il-Ġostra. Places of interest are the Yacht Marina, Seaside with traditional fishing boats, the University of Malta and the different gardens: Garden in front of Parish Church, Playingfield at 5 ta’ Ottubru Square, the Garden in front of Parish Church and the Playingfield at Ballijju Guttenberg street Swatar.
Its name comes from an Arabic word meaning "a fisherman's dwelling". However it could also be derived from the word 'Omm Sidna' meaning 'The Mother of Our Lord' since there could have been a small chapel dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God.
Msida was previously an old fishing village. Although it is now more urbanised, some fishermen still operate in the village.
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