Regions of Malta

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Malta is subdivided into 6 regions (Maltese: reġjuni). Three regions were originally created by the Local Councils Act of 1993, and were integrated into the constitution in 2001.[1][better source needed] Two of the regions were split into smaller ones by Act No. XVI of 2009, and Malta was divided into five regions.[2]Act No. XIV of 2019 reorganized the subdivision, establishing six regions, and was implemented in November 2021[3]

Each region has a Regional Council (Maltese: Kunsill Reġjonali), which consists of a Regional President, a Deputy President, an Executive Secretary and between 10 and 12 members.[4]

Function[edit]

According to article 37B of the Local Governments' Act, the functions of Regional Councils include issuing calls for tenders for waste management services, conducting social impact evaluations, providing professional assistance across various sectors to local councils, coordinating with government entities and preparing annual Work Plans to address financial and human resource requirements.

List[edit]

  Gozo Region   Northern Region   Eastern Region   Port Region   Western Region   Southern Region

Current regions[edit]

Coat of arms Region Seat Largest city Area Population Population density Established
Eastern Region San Ġwann (not part of the region) Birkirkara 20.3 km2 (7.8 sq mi) 115,908[5] (2021) 5,710/km2 (14,800/sq mi) 2021
Gozo Region Victoria Victoria 67 km2 (26 sq mi) 34,563[6] (2020) 516/km2 (1,340/sq mi) 1993
Northern Region St. Paul's Bay St. Paul's Bay 82.07 km2 (31.69 sq mi) 118,588[7] (2020) 910/km2 (2,400/sq mi) 2009
Port Region Tarxien Żabbar 15.75 km2 (6.08 sq mi) 69,880[8] (2020) 4,437/km2 (11,490/sq mi) 2021
Southern Region Qormi Qormi 78.9 km2 (30.5 sq mi) 106,593[9]

(2021)

1,258/km2 (3,260/sq mi) 2009
Western Region Marsa (not part of the region) Żebbuġ 83.2 km2 (32.1 sq mi) 59,287[10]

(2020)

713/km2 (1,850/sq mi) 2021

Former regions (2009-2021)[edit]

  Central Region   Gozo Region   Northern Region   South Eastern Region   Southern Region
Coat of arms Region Seat Largest city Area Population (2014) Population density Established Abolished
Central Region San Ġwann Birkirkara 23.6 km2 (9.1 sq mi) 111,994 4,700/km2 (12,000/sq mi) 2009 2021
South Eastern Region Valletta Żabbar 36.2 km2 (14.0 sq mi) 99,301 2,700/km2 (7,000/sq mi) 2009 2021

Former regions (1993–2009)[edit]

1: Gozo 2: Malta Majjistral 3: Malta Xlokk
Region Largest city Area Population (2005) Population density Established Abolished
Malta Majjistral Birkirkara 163 km2 (63 sq mi) 227,117 1,393/km2 (3,610/sq mi) 1993 2009
Malta Xlokk Żabbar 64 km2 (25 sq mi) 140,882 2,201/km2 (5,700/sq mi) 1993 2009

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Malta" (PDF). Assembly of European Regions. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  2. ^ "Regions of Malta". Statoids. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  3. ^ "Local and regional Councils".
  4. ^ "About Us". Southern Regional Council. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  5. ^ "Social Impact Assessment - Reġjun Lvant". Reġjun Lvant. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
  6. ^ "Regional Cultural Strategy Booklet Gozo" (PDF). Arts Council Malta.
  7. ^ "Regional Cultural Strategy Booklet North" (PDF). Arts Council Malta.
  8. ^ "Regional Cultural Strategy Booklet Port" (PDF). Arts Council Malta.
  9. ^ "Social Impact Assestment Southern Regional Council" (PDF). Reġjun Nofsinhar. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
  10. ^ "Regional Cultural Strategy Booklet West" (PDF). Arts Council Malta.

External links[edit]

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