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Is-Swatar offers a strategic, compact living experience for expats seeking Malta's convenience without the tourist crowds. Nestled near Birkirkara, this small locality provides excellent proximity to professional centers and transportation routes, making it ideal for career-focused individuals and remote workers who prioritize efficiency. While housing can be compact and slightly pricier compared to more peripheral areas, the neighborhood compensates with reliable infrastructure, reasonable safety levels, and quick access to Valletta's amenities.
The area's primary appeal lies in its balanced urban-suburban character: quiet enough for comfortable living, yet connected enough to avoid isolation. Expats should anticipate typical Maltese infrastructure quirks—occasional public service inconsistencies and limited green spaces—but these are offset by the community's welcoming atmosphere and the overall high quality of life Malta offers professionals.
Population
-
Area
1 km²
Density
-
Founded
-
Language
English, Maltese
Distance to Coast
4 km
Districts & Neighborhoods in Is-Swatar
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Climate & Weather in Is-Swatar
Is-Swatar has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa), with hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. Its climate is consistent with Malta’s broader climatology, which features high sunshine, moderate humidity, and limited annual rainfall concentrated in the cooler months. The current clear-sky, 26.02°C conditions also fit typical warm-season weather in the area.
Summer Average
28°C
Winter Average
13°C
Climate Type
Mediterranean
Rainy Days
55
Sunny Days
300
Humidity
69%
Spring
March - May
15-22°C
Spring is generally mild to warm, with increasing sunshine and declining rainfall as the season progresses. Conditions are usually pleasant for outdoor activities, though occasional showers can still occur.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
25-31°C
Summer is hot, dry, and very sunny, with frequent clear skies and only limited rainfall. Heat is moderated somewhat by coastal influence and Mediterranean breezes.
Low rainfall
Autumn
September - November
18-24°C
Autumn stays warm at first, then turns cooler and more unsettled as rainfall increases. This is one of the wetter periods of the year, especially from late October onward.
Moderate rainfall
Winter
December - February
11-16°C
Winter is mild compared with much of Europe, with cool temperatures and more frequent rain. Frost is rare, and sunny periods still occur between weather systems.
Moderate rainfall
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Air Quality
Is-Swatar
Advantages
Is-Swatar
Proximity to Valletta
Modern urban infrastructure
Central business location
Convenient transportation links
Growing tech ecosystem
Disadvantages
Is-Swatar
Limited public transportation
Small residential area
Proximity to busy Birkirkara
Potential noise pollution
Safety & Security in Is-Swatar
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Good
78
/100
Malta Avg
60
Europe Avg
58
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
Thermometer compares Is-Swatar to Malta averages using different marker styles.Compare:
Is-Swatar
Malta Average
Safety Index
0510
Excellent
Safety from Crime
0510
Very Safe
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Excellent
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Excellent
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Moderate
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Very Safe
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 69/100
No data for Is-Swatar — showing hazard indicators from nearby Valletta (~3 km).
