page_title: Kalkara
section_title: Administration
hierarchical_section_title: Kalkara / Administration
context_page_description: Kalkara is a village in the South Eastern Region of Malta, with a population of 3,014 as of March 2014. The name is derived from the Latin word for lime, and it is believed that there was a lime kiln present there since Roman times. Kalkara forms part of the inner harbour area and occupies the area around Kalkara Creek. The town has its own Local Council and is bordered by the cities of Birgu and Żabbar, as well as the town of Xgħajra.
context_section_description: Since the enactment of the Local Councils Act in the year 1993, Kalkara has been the seat of a Local Council, which is responsible for an array of local matters including the general upkeep of the locality, maintenance and construction of residential roads, and the local environment.
  The Local Council is currently made up of 5 councillors who are:
  Wayne Aquilina (Mayor) – PL
  Vince Bongailas (Vice Mayor) – PL
  Speranza Chircop – PL
  Christopher Bruno – PL
  Maria Sultana – PN
caption: The flag of Kalkara from 1993 to 2009