Żabbar Population 2026
Żabbar has a population of 15,648, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇲🇹 Malta, located in Ħaż-Żabbar. Roughly 2.9% of Malta's population lives here. It is about 2.0× smaller than San Pawl il-Baħar, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,648
Rank in Malta
#6
Coordinates
35.88°N, 14.54°E
~30 m elevation · Europe/Malta
Distance to capital (Valletta)
3 km
2 miles, straight line
Cities near Żabbar
- Valletta6,794 people · ~3 km away
- Sliema22,591 people · ~5 km away
- Qormi16,801 people · ~6 km away
- Birkirkara24,356 people · ~7 km away
- Mosta23,482 people · ~11 km away
- San Pawl il-Baħar32,042 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Żabbar?
Żabbar has a population of 15,648 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Malta.
What region is Żabbar in?
Żabbar is located in Ħaż-Żabbar, Malta.
Is Żabbar the capital of Malta?
No, the capital of Malta is Valletta, about 3 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.