San Pawl il-Baħar Population 2026
San Pawl il-Baħar has a population of 32,042, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇲🇹 Malta, located in Saint Paul’s Bay. Roughly 5.8% of Malta's population lives here.
Population (city proper)
32,042
Rank in Malta
#1
Coordinates
35.95°N, 14.42°E
~22 m elevation · Europe/Malta
Distance to capital (Valletta)
11 km
7 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of San Pawl il-Baħar?
San Pawl il-Baħar has a population of 32,042 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Malta.
What region is San Pawl il-Baħar in?
San Pawl il-Baħar is located in Saint Paul’s Bay, Malta.
Is San Pawl il-Baħar the capital of Malta?
No, the capital of Malta is Valletta, about 11 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.