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{{other uses of|Gharb|Al Gharbiyah (disambiguation)}} |
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{{Infobox settlement |
{{Infobox settlement |
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| name |
| name = Għarb |
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| native_name |
| native_name = L-Għarb |
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| native_name_lang |
| native_name_lang = mt |
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| official_name |
| official_name = Għarb |
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| other_name |
| other_name = Garbo |
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| settlement_type |
| settlement_type = [[Local councils of Malta|Local council]] |
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| image_skyline |
| image_skyline = Gharb Parish Church.tif |
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| image_caption |
| image_caption = [[Basilica of the Visitation, Għarb|Collegiate Basilica of the Visitation]] |
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| image_flag |
| image_flag = Flag of Gharb.svg |
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| image_shield |
| image_shield = Gharb coa.svg |
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| etymology |
| etymology = |
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| nickname |
| nickname = |
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| motto |
| motto = ''In Estremo Vigilat''<br><small>(Sentinel at the Borderline)</small> |
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| image_map |
| image_map = Gharb in Malta.svg |
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| map_caption |
| map_caption = Għarb |
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| coordinates |
| coordinates = {{coord|36|3|40|N|14|12|33|E|type:city_region:MT|display=inline,title}} |
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| coordinates_footnotes = |
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| subdivision_type |
| subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]] |
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| subdivision_name |
| subdivision_name = {{flag|Malta}} |
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| subdivision_type1 |
| subdivision_type1 = [[Regions of Malta|Region]] |
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| subdivision_name1 |
| subdivision_name1 = {{flagicon image|Flag of Gozo.svg}} [[Gozo (region)|Gozo Region]] |
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| subdivision_type2 |
| subdivision_type2 = [[Districts of Malta|District]] |
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| subdivision_name2 |
| subdivision_name2 = [[Districts of Malta#Gozo and Comino District|Gozo and Comino District]] |
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| established_title = |
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| established_date |
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| founder |
| founder = |
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| parts_type |
| parts_type = Borders |
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| parts_style |
| parts_style = para |
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| p1 |
| p1 = [[Kerċem]], [[Għasri]], [[San Lawrenz]] |
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| leader_title |
| leader_title = [[List of mayors of places in Malta|Mayor]] |
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| leader_name |
| leader_name = David Apap Agius<br> |
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| leader_party |
| leader_party = [[Għarb l-Ewwel]] |
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| unit_pref |
| unit_pref = Metric |
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| area_total_km2 |
| area_total_km2 = 4.6 |
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| population_total |
| population_total = 1298 |
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| population_as_of |
| population_as_of = Jan. 2019 |
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| population_footnotes = |
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| population_density_km2 |
| population_density_km2 = auto |
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| population_note |
| population_note = |
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| population_demonym |
| population_demonym = Tal-Għarb |
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| timezone1 |
| timezone1 = [[Central European Time|CET]] |
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| utc_offset1 |
| utc_offset1 = +1 |
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| timezone1_DST |
| timezone1_DST = [[Central European Summer Time|CEST]] |
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| utc_offset1_DST |
| utc_offset1_DST = +2 |
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| postal_code_type |
| postal_code_type = [[Postal codes in Malta|Postal code]] |
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| postal_code |
| postal_code = GRB |
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| area_code_type |
| area_code_type = [[List of country calling codes|Dialing code]] |
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| area_code |
| area_code = 356 |
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| iso_code |
| iso_code = MT-14 |
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| blank_name_sec1 |
| blank_name_sec1 = [[Religion in Malta#Patron Saints|Patron saint]] |
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| blank_info_sec1 |
| blank_info_sec1 = [[Visitation (Christianity)|Visitation of Our Lady to Saint Elizabeth]] |
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| blank1_name_sec1 |
| blank1_name_sec1 = [[Public holidays in Malta#Traditional Feasts|Day of festa]] |
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| blank1_info_sec1 |
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| website |
| website = [https://www.gharbnet.com/ Official website] |
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'''Għarb''' ({{lang-mt|L-Għarb}}) is |
'''Għarb''' ({{lang-mt|L-Għarb}}) is an [[Local councils of Malta|administrative unit]] of [[Malta]], located at the westernmost point of the island of [[Gozo]], with a population of 1,539 people (as of March 2014).<ref>{{cite web|title=Estimated Population by Locality 31st March, 2014|url=https://secure2.gov.mt/localgovernment/file.aspx?f=7810|publisher=[[Government of Malta]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150621211549/https://secure2.gov.mt/localgovernment/file.aspx?f=7810|archive-date=21 June 2015|date=16 May 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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== Etymology == |
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The name ''Għarb'' (غرب) comes from the Arabic word for "West," which is fitting since the village is the westernmost point on Gozo. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Għarb started as a small hamlet which developed around the middle ages |
Għarb started as a small hamlet which developed around the middle ages. One can see its ancient roots in the centre of the village where some houses have fine examples of decorated stone balconies. Għarb was created as a parish in 1679, a move which gave impetus for the building of a new, baroque parish church. Built between 1699 and 1729, it has a façade which has been compared to [[Francesco Borromini]]'s [[Sant'Agnese in Agone|Church of Saint Agnes]] in [[Piazza Navona]], [[Rome]]. On the square is a folklore museum housing memorabilia recounting the [[rural history]] of the Maltese islands. |
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== Landmarks == |
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Għarb lies in some of Gozo's most scenic countryside, particularly at Dbieġi, the highest hill on Gozo island. Also at Dbieġi is a centre for Gozitan crafts. Within the limits of Għarb is the Chapel of San Dimitri. According to legend, the first chapel was built on the cliff side by a woman whose son was freed from captivity by [[St. Demetrius]]. Also nearby is the [[Basilica ta' Pinu]], Malta's pre-eminent shrine to [[Our Lady of Ta' Pinu]]. The parish church, also a [[basilica]], is dedicated to the [[Visitation (Christianity)|Visitation of Saint Mary to her cousin Saint Elizabeth]]. |
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==Zones in Għarb== |
==Zones in Għarb== |
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*Il-Fgura |
*Il-Fgura |
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*Taż-Żejt |
*Taż-Żejt |
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*il- |
*il-Wilġa |
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*Wied tal-Knisja |
*Wied tal-Knisja |
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*Wied il-Mielaħ |
*Wied il-Mielaħ |
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*Ta' Ħries |
*Ta' Ħries |
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*Fuq il- |
*Fuq il-Blata |
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*Tat- |
*Tat-Trux |
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*Il- |
*Il-Misraħ |
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== Notable people == |
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* [[Frenċ tal-Għarb]] |
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* [[Karmni Grima]] |
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==Twin towns – sister cities== |
==Twin towns – sister cities== |
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{{See also|List of twin towns and sister cities in Malta}} |
{{See also|List of twin towns and sister cities in Malta}} |
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Għarb is [[Twin towns and sister cities|twinned]] with:<ref>{{cite web |
Għarb is [[Twin towns and sister cities|twinned]] with:<ref>{{cite web|title=Twinning|url=https://localgovernment.gov.mt/en/lc/Gharb/Pages/Services/Twinning.aspx|website=localgovernment.gov.mt|publisher=Government of Malta|access-date=18 September 2019|archive-date=19 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201019154556/https://localgovernment.gov.mt/en/lc/Gharb/Pages/Services/Twinning.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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*{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Castrolibero]], Italy |
*{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Castrolibero]], Italy |
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*{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Massafra]], Italy |
*{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Massafra]], Italy |
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*{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Tortona]], Italy |
*{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Tortona]], Italy |
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*{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Torrent, Valencia|Torrent]], Spain |
*{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Torrent, Valencia|Torrent]], Spain |
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*{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Cépet]], France |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[https://www.gharbnet.com/ Għarb Local Council] |
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Għarb
L-Għarb Garbo | |
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| Għarb | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
| Motto(s): In Estremo Vigilat (Sentinel at the Borderline) | |
 Għarb | |
| Coordinates: 36°3′40″N 14°12′33″E / 36.06111°N 14.20917°E | |
| Country |  Malta |
| Region |  Gozo Region |
| District | Gozo and Comino District |
| Borders | Kerċem, Għasri, San Lawrenz |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | David Apap Agius (Għarb l-Ewwel) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.6 km2 (1.8 sq mi) |
| Population (Jan. 2019) | |
| • Total | 1,298 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (730/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Tal-Għarb |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | GRB |
| Dialing code | 356 |
| ISO 3166 code | MT-14 |
| Patron saint | Visitation of Our Lady to Saint Elizabeth |
| Website | Official website |
Għarb (Maltese: L-Għarb) is an administrative unit of Malta, located at the westernmost point of the island of Gozo, with a population of 1,539 people (as of March 2014).[1]
Etymology
[edit]The name Għarb (غرب) comes from the Arabic word for "West," which is fitting since the village is the westernmost point on Gozo.
History
[edit]Għarb started as a small hamlet which developed around the middle ages. One can see its ancient roots in the centre of the village where some houses have fine examples of decorated stone balconies. Għarb was created as a parish in 1679, a move which gave impetus for the building of a new, baroque parish church. Built between 1699 and 1729, it has a façade which has been compared to Francesco Borromini's Church of Saint Agnes in Piazza Navona, Rome. On the square is a folklore museum housing memorabilia recounting the rural history of the Maltese islands.
Landmarks
[edit]Għarb lies in some of Gozo's most scenic countryside, particularly at Dbieġi, the highest hill on Gozo island. Also at Dbieġi is a centre for Gozitan crafts. Within the limits of Għarb is the Chapel of San Dimitri. According to legend, the first chapel was built on the cliff side by a woman whose son was freed from captivity by St. Demetrius. Also nearby is the Basilica ta' Pinu, Malta's pre-eminent shrine to Our Lady of Ta' Pinu. The parish church, also a basilica, is dedicated to the Visitation of Saint Mary to her cousin Saint Elizabeth.
Zones in Għarb
[edit]- Birbuba
- Ħodba
- Il-Wileġ
- San Katald
- Ta' Lamuta
- Ta' Pinu
- Ta' Santu Pietru
- Il-Fgura
- Taż-Żejt
- il-Wilġa
- Wied tal-Knisja
- Wied il-Mielaħ
- Ta' Ħries
- Fuq il-Blata
- Tat-Trux
- Il-Misraħ
Notable people
[edit]Twin towns – sister cities
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Castrolibero, Italy- Massafra, Italy
- Pace del Mela, Italy
- Tortona, Italy
Torrent, Spain
Cépet, France
References
[edit]- ^ "Estimated Population by Locality 31st March, 2014". Government of Malta. 16 May 2014. Archived from the original on 21 June 2015.
- ^ "Twinning". localgovernment.gov.mt. Government of Malta. Archived from the original on 19 October 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
External links
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