San Ġwann

A Brief History

A Brief History

Councillors

Councillors

Services

Services

Locality

Locality

3D Tours

3D Tours

A Brief History

The San Ġwann suburb is mostly made up of relatively modern buildings. However, the few scattered archeological remains in the region suggest that San Ġwann’s ancient history is woven into the national history of Malta.
 
The oldest human remains in the locality are the cart ruts close to Sant Andrija zone, probably pre dating the Punic Period, about to 2300-1000 BC.
 
These prehistoric cart ruts suggest that the region may have housed an agricultural community cultivating the then fertile valleys of Wied Għomor, Wied il-Ballut and Wied Għollieqa. These prehistoric inhabitants may have lived in nearby natural caves. In Wied Għomor, there are also a number of megalithic-type stone blocks that may have belonged to a Neolithic structure.
 
This agricultural community continued with its activities throughout the subsequent centuries. Roman tombs and a covered cistern have been excavated from the region. However, the most renowned period archaeological remain is the “Roman Tower” of Ta’ Ċieda. This tower was one of eight defensive towers built throughout Malta around the 3rd century AD. During the Arab period the region was used as a cemetery.
 
The Arab links to the region can also be seen in the various Semitic names given to various localities as arrested by various medieval notarial documents. The old names given to the region – Tal-Għargħar, and L-Imsieraħ – are such examples. During the medieval period, the region was apparently inhabited by at least two communities living at Raħal Tiġan and Rahal Ġer between Tal-Għargħar and Naxxar].
 
The Għargħar [sive` Arar] region during the Medieval period also apparently housed the parochial church of St. Helena, abandoned during the 14th century, and situated possibly close to the Ta’ Ċieda Tower. The cave-chapel of San Leonardo is today known as the Chapel of the Annunciation [Lunzjata Chapel].
 
The coming of the Order of St. John in 1530 and the aftermath of the 1565 Great Siege brought a degree of safety from recurrent Turkish raids which led to an increase in the population. Besides chapels, structures built during the time of the knights included Torri ta’ Lanzun (a protected farm-building [c.1713].
 
The Għargħar rise became an important outpost for the Maltese troops blockading the French forces within the capital in 1798-1800. The Ta’ Xindi Farmhouse was served as headquarters of Captain Vincenzo Borg (Brared).
 
The area was little affected by the Second World War, though Torri Lanzun was damaged during enemy action. The locality featured in plans of the British Colonial Office in its overall defence scheme in the eventuality of a possible nuclear attack. The Colonial Office initiated the building of eight underground flour mills in Malta and Gozo. One such mill with a silo is located behind the San Ġwann State Primary School.
 
The 1950s also led to the construction of a convent by the Capuchin Friars and a new church that was completed in December 1959 which become the Parish Church in 1965. It adopted the name from the old chapel of San Ġwann tal-Għargħar.
 
The San Ġwann community increased significantly in the 1970s. In 2005 the population was registered at 12630 individuals. The Local Councils Act of 1993 identified San Ġwann as a separate district with its own statutory local government authority. The first San Ġwann Council was elected on 16th April 1994.

Your Local Councillors

Click on the image to view duties & responsibilities

Dominic Cassar

Trevor Fenech

Javier Caruana

Mayor
Vice Mayor
Minority Leader

Norbert Dalli

Joan Farrugia

Anthony Mifsud Bonnici

Councillor
Councillor
Councillor

Noel Dimech

Claire Calleja Zammit

Carmelo Pace Taliana

Councillor
Councillor
Councillor

Salvu Debono

Pauline Vella Critien

Councillor
Councillor

Your Local Councillors

Tap on an image to view responsibilities

Mayor

Dominic Cassar

Vice Mayor

Trevor Fenech

Minority Leader

Javier Caruana

Councillors

Councillor

Norbert Dalli

Councillor

Joan Farrugia

Councillor

Anthony Mifsud Bonnici

Councillor

Noel Dimech

Councillor

Claire Calleja Zammit

Councillor

Carmelo Pace Taliana

Councillor

Salvu Debono

Councillor

Pauline Vella Critien

Executive Secretary

Kurt Guillaumier

Council Services

Collection of Domestic Refuse

Please click on the button below to view the collection schedule for domestic refuse.

The days of the week when to take out the Black, Grey and Organic bags, ready for collection.

Bulk Refuse Collection

For bulk refuse collection, please click the ‘request’ link below.

Simply fill in all relevant details and submit the request. We will contact you with collection date.

Collection of Recyclable Refuse

Full details for collection days are included in the same schedule as domestic refuse.

For the schedule of glass waste collection, please click the link below.

Street Sweeping

By using either a mechanical or a person street sweeper, we are ensuring the up-to-date tidiness of our streets.

Click on the button below, should you see that an area has been overlooked

Apply for a Permit

Issuing of permits for machinery, material, tables & chairs, kiosks and occasional entertainment, LESA, LAS, and LEMIS

Click on the button below to get started.

Schedule
Request
Schedule
inFORMana
Permits

Public LIbrary

Address

San Gwann Area Library
Kullegg Santa Klara
Primarja A San Gwann
Triq l-Iskola ,
San Gwann
SGN 1282

Opening Hours

Monday – Closed
Tuesday – 09:00 – 12:00
Wednesday – 12:00 – 16:00
Thursday – Closed
Friday – Closed
Saturday – 10:00 – 12:00
Sunday – Closed

Other

Council Services

(tap the icon for details)

Collection of Domestic Refuse

Please tap on the icon above to view the collection schedule for domestic refuse.

The days of the week when to take out the black, grey and organic bags, ready for collection.

Collection of Bulky Refuse

For bulk refuse collection, please tap the icon above.

Simply fill in all relevant details and submit the request. We will contact you with collection date.

Collection of Recyclable Refuse

Full details for collection days are included in the same schedule as domestic refuse.

For the schedule of glass waste collection, please tap the icon above.

Street Sweeping

By using either a mechanical or a person street sweeper, we are ensuring the up-to-date tidiness of our streets.

Click on the icon above, should you see that an area has been overlooked.

Apply for a Permit

Issuing of permits for machinery, material, tables & chairs, kiosks and occasional entertainment, LESA, LAS, and LEMIS

Tap on the icon above to get started.

Web Analytics