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remains were also found. During the Roman period, St. Paul's Bay became an important harbour. Remains of a Roman road, baths and beehives, have been found at Xemxija, while Roman anchors have been found on the seabed.
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was built by Grand Master Lascaris in 1638. In 1715, batteries were built around these two towers, while two batteries and a redoubt were built in other parts of the St. Paul's Bay coastline. Of these, only
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As of 2020, St. Paul's Bay has the largest number of reported thefts in Malta, amounting to 423 out of 4,037 thefts, and the largest amount of domestic violence incidents, amounting to 93 out of 1,409.
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After the war, the area began to be further developed. Today, St. Paul's Bay, Qawra, Buġibba, Xemxija and Burmarrad form a large cluster of buildings. The area is a popular entertainment spot.
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By the late Middle Ages, St. Paul's Bay was abandoned since the area was unsafe due to corsair raids. The local militia maintained several watch posts in the area. One of these, known as
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Archaeological remains have been found in the limits of St. Paul's Bay, which go back to around 4000 BC. Among the remains there are the
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The population in 2021 was 32,042. This nearly doubles, going up to about 60,000, between June and September with Maltese residents and
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In the 19th century, several villas were built in St. Paul's Bay. These were requisitioned by the British military in
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S. Formosa; S. Scicluna; J. Azzopardi (January 2013). Saviour Formosa; Sandra Scicluna; Jacqueline Azzopardi (eds.).
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near St Paul's Bay, on his voyage from Caesarea to Rome, which laid the foundations of Christianity on the island.
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against the French, St. Paul's Bay became the main harbour of Malta since the
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were anchored at St. Paul's Bay after surrendering to the British.
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A number of fortifications were built in the area during the
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Saint Paul's Bay
Baie-Saint-Paul
Local council
From top, left to right: skyline, Buġibba Temple, St. Paul's Shipwreck Church, Wignacourt Tower, Buġibba square, Malta National Aquarium
Buġibba Temple
Wignacourt Tower
Buġibba
Flag of Saint Paul's Bay
Coat of arms of Saint Paul's Bay

35°56′54″N 14°24′6″E / 35.94833°N 14.40167°E / 35.94833; 14.40167
Country
Malta
Region
Northern Region
District
Northern District
Mellieħa
Mġarr
Mosta
Naxxar
Mayor
Ċensu Galea
PN
Demonym(s)
Time zone
UTC+1
CET
DST
UTC+2

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