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Attard () is a locality in the Northern Region of Malta. Together with Balzan and Lija, it forms part of the "Three Villages" () and has been inhabited since the Classical Period. It has a population of 12,268 as of 2021. Attard's traditional Latin motto is Florigera rosis halo ("I perfume the air with my blossoms") due to its many flower gardens and citrus orchards. Attard is abundant in public gardens. The inhabitants of Attard are known as saraċini.

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CET
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+1
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CEST
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Attard
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Ħ'Attard
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mt
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Casal Attard
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Local council
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Parish-church-attard.jpg
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Parish Church of St. Mary, Attard
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Flag of Attard.svg
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Attard coa.svg
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Florigera rosis halo(I perfume the air with my blossoms)
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Attard in Malta.svg
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Country
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Region
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Northern Region
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District

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Population
13134
Area
6.6
Elevation
95
Official website
hattardlc.gov.mt
Image
Parish-church-attard.jpg
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Commons category
Attard
postal code
ATD
native label
Ħ'Attard
P12749
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12 sections
Contents
  • Etymology
  • Municipality
  • Zones in Attard
  • Development
  • Clubs and societies
  • Notable residents
  • San Anton Palace
  • Notable
  • Sport
  • Twin towns – sister cities
  • References
  • External links

Attard () is a locality in the Northern Region of Malta. Together with Balzan and Lija, it forms part of the "Three Villages" () and has been inhabited since the Classical Period. It has a population of 12,268 as of 2021. Attard's traditional Latin motto is Florigera rosis halo ("I perfume the air with my blossoms") due to its many flower gardens and citrus orchards. Attard is abundant in public gardens. The inhabitants of Attard are known as saraċini.

==Etymology== The name of 'Attard' is thought to have been derived from a surname assumed to belong to the first person who lived there. It is unclear what the word 'Attard' means. Some say it means blossoms as the word 'Attar' means fresh oil of the flowers or from the Arabic 'Atr', meaning perfume.

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