Ħal Farruġ is a hamlet located in the south east of Malta, within the limits of Luqa. Within the hamlet's general area, a total number of 24 streets can be found.[1]
Ħal Farruġ
Luqa | |
|---|---|
Hamlet | |
 Chapel at Ħal Farruġ | |
  Ħal Farruġ | |
| Coordinates: 35°51′42″N 14°28′20″E / 35.86167°N 14.47222°E | |
| Country |  Malta |
| Region | Southern Region |
| District | Southern Harbour District |
| Local council | Luqa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.08 km2 (0.03 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 74 m (243 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 67 m (220 ft) |
| Demonym | Farrugia |
The hamlet was run down in 1941 due to the construction of a new airport runway, which is today the major runway in the Malta International Airport. [2]
Ħal Farruġ hosts the headquarters of Polidano Group, Malta's largest construction company. As of Friday, September 2020, the Maltese Government transferred 15,000 square metres (3.7 acres) to the Valletta F.C. to be used as a football pitch.[3]
A Covid-19 swab-test center was opened in March 2020. It is located on the outskirts of the hamlet.[4]
References
edit- ^ "List of Streets in Ħal Farruġ, Ħal Luqa, Southern Harbour, Malta, Google Maps and Photos Streetview, Malta, List of Streets, Google Street View, Geographic.org". geographic.org. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
- ^ "Luqa Local Council | History of Ħal Farruġ". luqalocalcouncil.com. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
- ^ "Government transfers 15,000sqm of land in Hal Farrug to Valletta FC for football ground - The Malta Independent". www.independent.com.mt. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ^ "[WATCH] Coronavirus: Health authorities open new swabbing centre in Luqa". MaltaToday.com.mt. Retrieved 2020-10-16.