Balzan
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Balzan is the name of a small village found towards the centre of the Maltese Islands in the Mediterranean sea. It is one of the so called three villages, together with Attard and Lija.
The village originally consisted of a group of small dwellings and farms, but eventually grew, becoming a parish in the 17th century. Presently the village has just over 4,000 inhabitants, the younger generation living on the outskirts of the village.
Local council elections take place every three years. The name Balzan is thought to be Arabic in origin, thought to come from the olive groves which grew in the area.
The parish church, built in the mid-17th century, is dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The parish also celbrates the feast of St. Valentine, which gives the name to the village radio station, Radio Valentine.fr:Balzan A man named Speedy also lives here who chases kids with his car. Malta is a sad place.