San Ġiljan
San Ġiljan is a city in Malta. Owner occupation accounted for 59.2% of homes.
Who San Ġiljan may suit
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Population and city profile
San Ġiljan had a population of 15,594 at the end of 2025. The city covers 1.61 km², with a population density of 9,765.6 people per km² at the end of 2025.
Derived from the published population and foreign-resident counts.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City area | 1.61 km2 | 2026-07-18 | Official sourceMT official material for city_area_km2 Source-backed value |
| Foreign-resident share | 56.94 % | 2026-07-18Aging | Official sourceMT official material for population_total Source-backed value |
| Foreign residents | 8,879 people | 2026-07-18Aging | Official sourceMT official material for population_total Source-backed value |
| Population density | 9,765.6 people/km² | 2026-07-18Aging | Official sourceMT official material for population_density_per_km2 Source-backed value |
| Population | 15,594 people | 2026-07-18Aging | Official sourceMT official material for population_total Source-backed value |
Housing
The dwelling profile lists 5,931 main residences and 2,673 secondary, seasonal or vacant dwellings in November 2021.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings | 8,604 dwellings | 2026-07-18 | Official sourceMT official material for g05_dwellings_total Source-backed value |
| G05 Main Residential Dwellings | 5,931 dwellings | 2026-07-182021 | Official sourceCensus of Population and Housing 2021, Volume 2, dwelling tables Source-backed value |
| G05 Secondary Seasonal Vacant Dwellings | 2,673 dwellings | 2026-07-182021 | Official sourceCensus of Population and Housing 2021, Volume 2, dwelling tables Source-backed value |
Climate and air quality
Published monthly climate normals for this city.
Published monthly climate normals for this city.
Published monthly climate normals for this city.
City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 — annual mean | 12 µg/m³country median 12.0 — about the same | 2026-07-292024 | Official sourceEEA Air Quality Annual Statistics — validated PM2.5 station data Source-backed value |
| Average daytime high by month | Jan 15.7 · Feb 15.7 · Mar 17.4 · Apr 20.1 · May 24.3 · Jun 28.8 · Jul 31.7 · Aug 32 · Sep 28.6 · Oct 25 · Nov 20.8 · Dec 17.1 °C | 2026-07-292020 | Official sourceMalta climate profile 1991-2020 — Malta International Airport station observation Source-backed value |
| Average night-time low by month | Jan 10 · Feb 9.6 · Mar 10.9 · Apr 12.7 · May 15.8 · Jun 19.6 · Jul 22.1 · Aug 23 · Sep 21.2 · Oct 18.4 · Nov 15 · Dec 11.8 °C | 2026-07-292020 | Official sourceMalta climate profile 1991-2020 — Malta International Airport station observation Source-backed value |
| Average temperature by month | Jan 12.9 · Feb 12.6 · Mar 14.1 · Apr 16.4 · May 20 · Jun 24.2 · Jul 26.9 · Aug 27.5 · Sep 24.9 · Oct 21.7 · Nov 17.9 · Dec 14.5 °C | 2026-07-292020 | Official sourceMalta climate profile 1991-2020 — Malta International Airport station observation Source-backed value |
| Average precipitation by month | Jan 79.4 · Feb 68.9 · Mar 39.7 · Apr 18.7 · May 11 · Jun 7.3 · Jul 0.2 · Aug 11.2 · Sep 59.2 · Oct 77.6 · Nov 89.1 · Dec 84.8 mm | 2026-07-292020 | Official sourceMalta climate profile 1991-2020 — Malta International Airport station observation Source-backed value |
| Average sunshine by month | Jan 167.4 · Feb 186.56 · Mar 223.2 · Apr 252 · May 306.9 · Jun 336 · Jul 368.9 · Aug 337.9 · Sep 252 · Oct 217 · Nov 183 · Dec 164.3 hours | 2026-07-292020 | Official sourceMalta climate profile 1991-2020 — Malta International Airport station observation Source-backed value |
Additional context
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.18 % | 2026-07-18 | Official sourceMT official material for g05_dwellings_total Source-backed value |
Worked out from these numbers
Arithmetic on the published values above. Each one names what it assumed.
How international is the population?
56.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 8,879 people of 15,594 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.
Common questions
Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.
Is the air quality good in San Ġiljan?
The annual PM2.5 mean is 12 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EEA Air Quality Annual Statistics — validated PM2.5 station data, checked 2026-07-29.
How many people live in San Ġiljan?
The published population is 15,594 people. Source: MT official material for population_total, checked 2026-07-18.
How many foreign residents live in San Ġiljan?
8,879 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: MT official material for population_total, checked 2026-07-18.
Cities of a similar size in Malta
Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.
Sources
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