About
Mgarr
Mgarr
is a typical rural village, and lies in one Malta's most
isolated spots around five kilometres from the town of
Mosta. It is surrounded by rich farmland and vineyards
and most of the local population is still engaged in agriculture.
Mgarr's rustic environs embrace several picturesque spots
- Bingemma, Wardija, Fomm ir-Rih and Gnejna Bay. The countryside
is superb for walks. Here you are likely to come across
examples of Giren, circular stone huts used by farmers,
natural landmarks such as the characteristic flat-topped
hills, ancient rubble walls and typical Mediterranean
garrigue, or scrubland.
| Official
name |
L-Imgarr
|
| Inhabitants'
name |
Mgarrin |
| Latitude |
35°55
'11" N |
| Longitude |
14°21
'59" E |
| Population
total |
2,995
(Nov 2005) |
| Borders |
Mellieha,
Mosta, Rabat, St. Paul's Bay |
| Patron
saint |
St.
Mary |
| Day
of festa |
1st
Sunday after 15th August |
History
and development
Mgarr's history is that of a farming community, which
some of the Mdina patrican families had owned, such as
the Vassallo family. Mgiarro was granted by the King of
Sicily to the Inguanez family, and over time they sold
it to the Falsone family. Over time, land was split up
and given to all descendants.
Mgarr
today has grown quite large, though still considered a
country town with fresh clean air away from the major
industrial towns of Malta.
Mgarr's
rustic environs embrace several rustic spots like Bingemma,
Wardija, Fomm ir-Rih and Gnejna Bay.
Mgarr
has two important prehistoric sites: Ta' Hagrat, which
is still in a good state of preservation, stands in a
field near the village centre; Ta' Skorba, excavated in
1963, lies just outside the village.
Mgarr
is a favourite stopping place for people strolling in
its countryside and for those travelling in cars to the
nearby beaches.
