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San Ġiljan

Saint Julian, Malta · Europe

About San Ġiljan

San Ġiljan works well as a base: 4km from Fort St Angelo.

San Ġiljan is a town located in Saint Julian, Malta. With a population of 13,792, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, San Ġiljan sits in Malta, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/Malta time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add San Ġiljan to your route.

About San Ġiljan

Saint Julian's (Maltese: San Ġiljan) is a town in the Eastern Region of Malta. It is situated along the coast, north of the country's capital, Valletta. It is known for tourism-oriented businesses, such as hotels, restaurants and nightclubs which are centred mainly in an area known as Paceville. The population of St.

Read more Julian's was 14,709 in July 2024. This included 8.078 males and 6,631 females; 6,295 Maltese nationals and 8,614 foreign nationals.

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San Ġiljan offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is San Ġiljan located?

San Ġiljan is located in Saint Julian, Malta, Europe. The coordinates are 35.9184 latitude, 14.4898 longitude.

What is the population of San Ġiljan?

San Ġiljan has a population of approximately 13,792 people, making it a town in Malta.

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Quick Information

Population
13,792
Continent
Europe
Country
Malta
Region
Saint Julian
Timezone
Europe/Malta
Coordinates
35.9184, 14.4898

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Malta

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from San Ġiljan

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Valletta

UNESCO-listed Baroque fortress city built by the Knights of St John, packed with more historic monuments per square metre than any other city.

3 km · about 5 min drive

cathedral

St John's Co-Cathedral

Baroque cathedral in Valletta built by the Knights of St John, housing Caravaggio's Beheading of Saint John the Baptist.

3 km · about 5 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Upper Barrakka Gardens

Terraced garden on Valletta's bastions overlooking the Grand Harbour and Three Cities, with a daily saluting battery firing.

3 km · about 5 min drive

castle

Fort St Angelo

Bastioned fort at the tip of Birgu commanding the Grand Harbour, central to the 1565 Great Siege and now a museum site.

4 km · about 5 min drive

cathedral

Rotunda of Mosta

Parish church with one of the world's largest unsupported domes (37 m), modelled on the Pantheon and built by villagers between 1833 and 1860. In 1942 a Luftwaffe bomb pierced the dome during Mass and failed to explode: a replica sits in the sacristy.

6 km · about 10 min drive

ancient ruins

Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum

The world's only known prehistoric underground temple: three levels of chambers carved into living rock around 3300-3000 BC, with red-ochre spirals still on the ceilings. Only 80 visitors a day are admitted; book weeks ahead.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Mdina

Malta's ancient walled capital known as the 'Silent City', with narrow medieval streets and sweeping views over the island.

9 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Marsaxlokk

Fishing village on Malta's southeast coast lined with painted luzzu boats, known for its Sunday fish market and waterfront restaurants.

10 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near San Ġiljan

  • Right hereUpper Barrakka GardensTerraced garden on Valletta's bastions overlooking the Grand Harbour and Three Cities, with a daily saluting battery firing.
  • Right hereDingli CliffsMalta's highest sea cliffs on the island's west coast, with a clifftop road, chapel and open views towards the islet of Filfla.

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