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name is derived from the Latin word for lime (Calce),
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 city of Birgu, and the towns of Haz-Zabbar
and ix-Xghajra.
