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Malta is a small island country in the Mediterranean Sea. It is divided into different areas called districts to help organize its government and services. There are four main types of districts in Malta: regional councils, statistical districts, electoral districts, and policing districts. Each type of district has its own special job. For example, regional councils help with local government work, while electoral districts are used for voting in elections. These districts make it easier for Malta to manage its people, places, and resources. Learning about these districts can help us understand how Malta is organized and run today.
Regional Councils
Malta is divided into six regions to help with local government. These regions were created by laws starting in 1993. By November 2021, Malta had six regions.
Each region has a Regional Council. The council has a Regional President, a Deputy President, an Executive Secretary, and some members. The council helps with planning and working with local groups.
| Coat of arms | Region | Seat | Largest city | Area (km²) | Population (year) | Density (per km²) | Established |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Eastern Region | San Ġwann (not part of the region) | Birkirkara | 20.3 km2 (7.8 sq mi) | 115,908 (2021) | 5,700/km2 (15,000/sq mi) | 2021 |
 | Gozo Region | Victoria | 67 km2 (26 sq mi) | 34,563 (2020) | 520/km2 (1,300/sq mi) | 1993 | |
 | Northern Region | St. Paul's Bay | 82.07 km2 (31.69 sq mi) | 118,588 (2020) | 1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi) | 2009 | |
 | Port Region | Tarxien | Żabbar | 15.75 km2 (6.08 sq mi) | 69,880 (2020) | 4,400/km2 (11,000/sq mi) | 2021 |
 | Southern Region | Qormi | 78.9 km2 (30.5 sq mi) | 106,593 (2021) | 1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi) | 2009 | |
 | Western Region | Rabat | Żebbuġ | 83.2 km2 (32.1 sq mi) | 59,287 (2020) | 710/km2 (1,800/sq mi) | 2021 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Statistical districts and regions
Malta is divided into six districts for counting and studying. These districts are set by the National Statistics Office and Eurostat. Each district has several local councils (LAU2). At the NUTS-3 level, the districts are grouped into two regions: Malta (the first five districts) and Gozo and Comino (the sixth district).
In the past, the districts were sometimes grouped into three larger areas: Malta Majjistral, Malta Xlokk, and Gozo and Comino. This old way is not used anymore.
Southern Harbour District
The Southern Harbour District is part of Malta Xlokk. It has 14 local councils, including areas near the capital Valletta and cities like Birgu, Cospicua, Senglea, and Żabbar. The biggest town is Żabbar, and the smallest is Xgħajra.
Northern Harbour District
The Northern Harbour District is part of the Central Region. It has 13 local councils. Birkirkara is the largest, and Ta' Xbiex is the smallest.
South Eastern District
The South Eastern District is part of Malta Xlokk. It has 11 local councils. Marsaskala is the largest, and Ħal Safi is the smallest.
Western District
The Western District is part of Malta Majjistral. It has 10 local councils. Żebbuġ is the largest, and Mdina is the smallest.
Northern District
The Northern District is part of the Northern Region. It has 6 local councils. St. Paul's Bay is the largest, and Għargħur is the smallest.
Gozo and Comino District
The Gozo and Comino District is also the Gozo Region. It has 14 local councils. Victoria (or Rabat) is the largest, and Għasri is the smallest.
| Level (EU classification) | Meaning / Area type | Number of areas | Code | Name(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUTS – Statistical Regions | ||||
| NUTS 1 | Country | 1 | MT0 | Malta |
| NUTS 2 | Country | 1 | MT00 | Malta |
| NUTS 3 | Islands | 2 | MT001 | Malta (island) |
| MT002 | Gozo, Comino | |||
| LAU – Local Administrative Units | ||||
| LAU 1 | Districts | 6 | — | Northern Harbour District |
| Southern Harbour District | ||||
| South Eastern District | ||||
| Western District | ||||
| Northern District | ||||
| Gozo and Comino District | ||||
| LAU 2 | Local councils | 68 | — | — |
Electoral districts
See also: Parliament of Malta
Malta has 13 areas called Electoral Divisions for its single parliament. Each area includes several places. The lines for these areas do not always match the lines of the towns or cities.
District 1
- Il-Belt Valletta
- Birkirkara (part of)
- Fleur-De-Lys, Birkirkara
- Il-Furjana
- Il-Ħamrun
- Il-Marsa
- Gwardamanġa
- Santa Venera
District 2
- Il-Birgu
- L-Isla
- Bormla
- Ħaż-Żabbar (including St. Peter's)
- Marsaskala (part of)
- Il-Kalkara
- Ix-Xgħajra
- Il-Fgura (Tal-Gallu area)
District 3
- Iż-Żejtun
- Ħal Għaxaq
- Marsaskala (part of)
- Marsaxlokk
District 4
- Il-Fgura (Mater Boni Consigli and Tal-Liedna areas)
- Il-Gudja
- Paola
- Santa Luċija
- Ħal Tarxien
District 5
- Birżebbuġa
- Ħal Kirkop
- L-Imqabba
- Il-Qrendi
- Ħal Safi
- Iż-Żurrieq (including Bubaqra)
District 6
- Ħal Luqa
- Ħal Qormi
- Is-Siġġiewi
- Ħal Farruġ, Ħal Luqa
District 7
- Ħad-Dingli
- L-Imdina
- L-Imtarfa
- Ir-Rabat (including Il-Baħrija and Tal-Virtù)
- Ħaż-Żebbuġ (Malta)
District 8
- Birkirkara (including Fleur-de-Lys and part of Swatar)
- L-Iklin
- Ħal Lija
- Ħal Balzan
- In-Naxxar (part of)
District 9
- Ħal Għargħur
- L-Imsida (including part of Swatar)
- Tal-Pietà
- San Ġwann (including Il-Kappara)
- Is-Swieqi (including Tal-Ibraġ and Il-Madliena)
- Ta' Xbiex
District 10
- Il-Gżira
- Pembroke
- San Ġiljan (including Paceville)
- Tas-Sliema
- In-Naxxar (San Pawl tat-Tarġa, Birguma, Magħtab and Salina areas)
- Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq
District 11
District 12
- L-Imġarr
- Il-Mellieħa (including Il-Manikata)
- San Pawl il-Baħar (including Burmarrad)
District 13
This district consists of the islands of Gozo and Comino
- Ir-Rabat (Victoria)
- Il-Fontana
- Għajnsielem (including Comino)
- L-Għarb
- L-Għasri
- Ta' Kerċem (including Santa Luċija)
- Il-Munxar
- Ix-Xlendi
- In-Nadur
- Il-Qala
- San Lawrenz
- Ta' Sannat
- Ix-Xagħra
- Ix-Xewkija
- Iż-Żebbuġ (including Marsalforn)
Police districts
Malta is divided into two police regions. Each region is managed by an Assistant Commissioner. These regions are split into twelve police districts. Each district has its own superintendent and a police headquarters.
The first region includes districts covering areas such as Valletta, Ħamrun, Paola, Bormla, Iż-Żejtun, and Qormi. The second region covers districts including Sliema, San Ġiljan, Birkirkara, Mosta, San Pawl il-Baħar, and parts of Gozo. Each district lists towns and streets where police stations are located, along with the headquarters city for that district.
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