5,996 vacant dwellings in Gozo

The majority of vacant dwellings in Gozo are situated in Victoria (1,158), Nadur (776) and Xaghra (731), Finance Minister Edward Scicluna said in reply to a question raised by shadow Gozo minister Chris Said.

According to the 2011 census of population and housing report, the total number of vacant dwellings in Gozo amounts to 5,996.

Locality               Vacant dwellings

Fontana               219

Ghajnsielem      584

Gharb                  251

Ghasri                   73

Munxar                217

Nadur                  776

Qala                     448

San Lawrenz      114

Ta’ Kercem         234

Ta’ Sannat          248

Victoria                1,158

Xaghra                 731

Xewkija                415

Zebbug                528