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Żabbar
Also: Ħaż-Żabbar, Città Hompesch
A large traditional town just outside the Cottonera fortifications, with the Hompesch Gate, a major parish church and sanctuary, and affordable family housing.

Żabbar lies on the landward side of the Cottonera Lines and is one of the more populous towns in the south-east. It is known for the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Graces and its September festa, the Hompesch Arch, and a mix of terraced houses, maisonettes and apartments at accessible prices.
- Character
- Traditional, residential, community-focused.
- Amenities
- Shops, schools, sports clubs, sanctuary museum.
- Schools & education
- State primary and middle schools.
- Transport
- Buses to Valletta and the Three Cities.
- Property market (general information)
- Terraced houses, maisonettes, apartments.
- MPRP relevance
- Qualifies at the official thresholds; many listings are below the purchase minimum.
No current listings in Żabbar in the marketplace right now.
Browse all propertiesSources & Verification
Verified 1 October 2026 against the sources below- Secondary
OpenStreetMap — place coordinates
OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Coordinates for localities, beaches and services (approximate, community-maintained)
- Published
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- Effective
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- Last checked
- 01 Oct 2026
- Status
- Active
Reference: OSMGeneral information