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Swieqi
The
name Swieqi derives from "saqa" or
the plural of "sieqja" which means
water culverts. |
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St.
Andrew's
St.
Andrew's is on the outskirts of the Swieqi boundary.
St. Andrew's Road is the border between the
Swieqi and Pembroke Localities. |
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Madliena
The
Hamlet of Madliena owes its origin to the Chapel
of St. Mary Magdalen which was built in the
Fifteenth Century. |
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Ta'
l-Ibrag
Ta'
l-Ibrag is a newly developed Hamlet which over
the past decade has almost reached its maximum
development potential |
 Swieqi
is originated from the Maltese word "saqa"
which means water flow channel. This locality falls
under Swieqi, Ibrag and Madliena. Its populations
are approximately 7000 which includes 700 elderly.
The
emblem of Swieqi is divided with a cross of St. Andrew
which is of silver. The zig zag red motif and the
golden colour indicste the valleys and fields of Ibrag.
The blue waves indicate the water flow of Swieqi "saqa".
Madliena is indicated with the red letter M.
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