Districts of Malta
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Malta
is subdivided in districts of localities in order to administer the country in regions rather than locality. The districts have no administrative significance as the localities provide the first-tier divisions of the country.
. These are the 6 districts of Malta:
The Northern Harbour District, Western District and Northern District together form the North Western Region (Malta Majjistral). The South Eastern District and Southern Harbour District together form the South Eastern Region (Malta Xlokk). The Gozo and Comino District is a Region in its own right.
(although there is no requirement that electoral boundaries follow the boundaries of localities).
and Comino
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
is subdivided in districts of localities in order to administer the country in regions rather than locality. The districts have no administrative significance as the localities provide the first-tier divisions of the country.
Statistical Districts and Regions
There are 6 districts, used for statistical purposes and which are, in turn, grouped into 3 regions. Each district consists of a number of localitiesLocal councils of Malta
Since 1993, Malta has been subdivided into 68 local councils or localities . These form the most basic form of local government and there are no intermediate levels between it and the national level...
. These are the 6 districts of Malta:
Southern Harbour District
- Il-Birgu
- Bormla
- Il-Furjana
- Il-Gżira
- Il-Kalkara
- L-Imsida
- Tal-Pietà, Malta
- L-Isla
- Tas-Sliema
- Ta' XbiexTa' XbiexTa' Xbiex is a small town in southeastern Malta with a population of 1,846 . It also has its own local council.The town is home of a number of foreign embassies, including the Embassies of Egypt, Italy, France, Austria and the British High Commission...
- Il-Belt Valletta
South Eastern District
- BirżebbuġaBirzebbugaBirżebbuġa is a small but flourishing seaside resort not far from Marsaxlokk in south-east Malta. It is approximately 8 miles from the City of Valletta. Popular among Maltese holiday-makers for decades, this village is perhaps best known for its important archaeological sites, especially Għar...
- Ħal Għaxaq
- Il-Gudja
- Ħal Kirkop
- MarsaxlokkMarsaxlokkMarsaxlokk is a traditional fishing village located in the south-eastern part of Malta, with a population of 3,277 people . The village’s name comes from marsa, which means "port" and xlokk, which is the local name for south east...
- L-Imqabba
- Il-Qrendi
- Ħal Safi
- Iż-Żejtun
- Iż-Żurrieq
Gozo and Comino District
- Kemmuna
- Il-Fontana
- Għajnsielem
- L-Għarb
- L-Għasri
- Ta' Kerċem
- Il-Munxar
- In-Nadur
- Il-Qala
- San Lawrenz
- Ta' Sannat
- Ix-Xagħra
- Ix-Xewkija
- Ir-Rabat, Għawdex
- Iż-Żebbuġ
The Northern Harbour District, Western District and Northern District together form the North Western Region (Malta Majjistral). The South Eastern District and Southern Harbour District together form the South Eastern Region (Malta Xlokk). The Gozo and Comino District is a Region in its own right.
Electoral Districts
There are currently 13 electoral districts, each consist of a number of localitiesLocal councils of Malta
Since 1993, Malta has been subdivided into 68 local councils or localities . These form the most basic form of local government and there are no intermediate levels between it and the national level...
(although there is no requirement that electoral boundaries follow the boundaries of localities).
District 1
- Il-Belt Valletta
- Il-Furjana
- Il-Ħamrun
- Part of Il-Marsa
- Tal-Pietà
- Gwardamanġa
- Part of Santa VeneraSanta VeneraSanta Venera is a town in Malta, with a population of around 6,800 . This settlement is found in the Outer Harbour Region of Malta. The oldest buildings in Santa Venera are Wignacourt Aqueduct and Casa Leoni, both of which were built by the Knights of St. John.A new church has been built recently...
District 2
- Il-Birgu
- L-Isla
- Bormla
- Ħaż-Żabbar
- St Peter
- Il-Kalkara
- Ix-Xgħajra
District 4
- Il-Gudja
- Ħal Għaxaq
- Il-Marsa
- PaolaPaola, MaltaPaola, , is a town in the Grand Harbour area of Malta, with a population of 8,856 people . It is named after its founder, the Grandmaster Antoine de Paule, but is commonly known as Raħal Ġdid, which means new town in Maltese.Paola is renowned for its shopping centres, Good Friday procession, its...
- Santa LuċijaSanta LucijaSanta Luċija is a small village which is one of the modern towns developed during the 20th century on the island of Malta. By virtue of an article which appeared in Government Gazette of 7 July 1961 the area between Tal-Barrani and Luqa By-Pass. Santa Luċija was named after a 16th century chapel...
- Ħal Tarxien
District 5
- BirżebbuġaBirzebbugaBirżebbuġa is a small but flourishing seaside resort not far from Marsaxlokk in south-east Malta. It is approximately 8 miles from the City of Valletta. Popular among Maltese holiday-makers for decades, this village is perhaps best known for its important archaeological sites, especially Għar...
- Ħal Kirkop
- MarsaxlokkMarsaxlokkMarsaxlokk is a traditional fishing village located in the south-eastern part of Malta, with a population of 3,277 people . The village’s name comes from marsa, which means "port" and xlokk, which is the local name for south east...
- L-Imqabba
- Il-Qrendi
- Ħal Safi
- Iż-Żurrieq
- BubaqraBubaqraBubaqra is a small, rural area in Zurrieq, in the south-east of Malta. It is situated between the zones of Nigret and Hal-Far. Has a population of 2,000 people. Even though it is one of the oldest areas in this village, many new buildings are being constructed and this area is searched most by...
District 7
- Ħaż-Żebbuġ
- Ħad-Dingli
- L-Imġarr
- L-Imtarfa
- Ir-Rabat, Malta
- Il-Baħrija
- Tal-Virtù
District 8
- BirkirkaraBirkirkaraBirkirkara or B'Kara is a city of 25,858 inhabitants in central Malta. It is the most populated town on the island and consists of four autonomous parishes: St Helen, St Joseph, Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St Mary. It also houses one of the most famous colleges in Malta, St Aloysius' College...
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- Part of Is-Swatar
- L-Iklin
- Ħal Lija
- Part of Santa VeneraSanta VeneraSanta Venera is a town in Malta, with a population of around 6,800 . This settlement is found in the Outer Harbour Region of Malta. The oldest buildings in Santa Venera are Wignacourt Aqueduct and Casa Leoni, both of which were built by the Knights of St. John.A new church has been built recently...
District 9
- Ħal Għargħur
- L-Imsida
- Part of Is-Swatar
- San ĠwannSan Gwann-History:The San Ġwann suburb is mostly made up of relatively modern buildings having been established as a parish only in 1965. However, the few scattered archeological remains found in the region suggest that San Ġwann has an ancient history which is woven into the national history of Malta.The...
- Il-Kappara
- Tal-Ibraġ
- Is-Swieqi
- Il-Madliena
- Ta' XbiexTa' XbiexTa' Xbiex is a small town in southeastern Malta with a population of 1,846 . It also has its own local council.The town is home of a number of foreign embassies, including the Embassies of Egypt, Italy, France, Austria and the British High Commission...
District 10
- Il-Gżira
- PembrokePembroke, MaltaPembroke, Malta's newest town, is on the northern coast of Malta. To the east is Paceville, the nightlife district of Malta. The coastal town and tourist hub of St. Julian's lies to the southeast, and the residential area of Swieqi lies to the south...
- San Ġiljan
- PacevillePacevilleLocated west of St. Julian's, Malta, Paceville is the name given to an informal district heavily populated with nightclubs, bars, pubs and restaurants, and is a very important nightlife hub on the island. Paceville is located between Spinola Point and Dragonara Point, delimiting Spinola Bay and St...
- Tas-Sliema
District 12
- Il-Mellieħa
- Il-Manikata
- In-Naxxar
- Baħar Iċ-Ċagħaq
- San Pawl il-Baħar
- BurmarradBurmarradThe main attraction of this village is the San Pawl Milqi zone where one finds a church dedicated to St. Paul, that is built on the remains of a Roman Villa, that it is thought to be the Villa of St. Publius....
District 13
This district consists of the islands of GozoGozo
Gozo is a small island of the Maltese archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. The island is part of the Southern European country of Malta; after the island of Malta itself, it is the second-largest island in the archipelago...
and Comino
Comino
Comino is an island of the Maltese archipelago between the islands of Malta and Gozo in the Mediterranean Sea, measuring in area. Named after the cumin seed that once flourished in the Maltese islands, Comino is noted for its tranquility and isolation. It has a permanent population of only four...
- Ir-Rabat, Għawdex
- Il-Fontana
- Għajnsielem (including CominoCominoComino is an island of the Maltese archipelago between the islands of Malta and Gozo in the Mediterranean Sea, measuring in area. Named after the cumin seed that once flourished in the Maltese islands, Comino is noted for its tranquility and isolation. It has a permanent population of only four...
island) - L-Għarb
- L-Għasri
- Ta' Kerċem
- Santa Luċija
- Il-Munxar
- Ix-Xlendi
- In-Nadur
- Il-Qala
- San Lawrenz
- Ta' Sannat
- Ix-Xagħra
- Ix-Xewkija
- Iż-Żebbuġ
- MarsalfornMarsalfornMarsalforn is a village on the north west coast of Gozo, the second largest island of the Maltese archipelago. The village lies between the hill-top towns of Xagħra and Żebbuġ The village forms part of the locality of Żebbuġ. Marsalforn is the most popular tourist resort on Gozo. It is well...
Police Districts
There are 10 police districts, each district having its own police headquarters.District 1
- Il-Belt Valletta, South Street
- Il-Furjana, Ospizio
- Headquarters in VallettaVallettaValletta is the capital of Malta, colloquially known as Il-Belt in Maltese. It is located in the central-eastern portion of the island of Malta, and the historical city has a population of 6,098. The name "Valletta" is traditionally reserved for the historic walled citadel that serves as Malta's...
, the capital city of Malta.
District 2
- Ħal Qormi
- Ħaż-Żebbuġ
- Is-Siġġiewi
- Għar Lapsi
- Headquarters in QormiQormiQormi is a city in Malta with a population of 18,550 , which makes it the second largest locality in Malta...
Città Pinto
District 3
- PaolaPaola, MaltaPaola, , is a town in the Grand Harbour area of Malta, with a population of 8,856 people . It is named after its founder, the Grandmaster Antoine de Paule, but is commonly known as Raħal Ġdid, which means new town in Maltese.Paola is renowned for its shopping centres, Good Friday procession, its...
, Valletta Road - Il-Fgura, Hompesch Road
- Ħal Tarxien, Nelson Avenue
- Ħal Luqa
- Santa LuċijaSanta LucijaSanta Luċija is a small village which is one of the modern towns developed during the 20th century on the island of Malta. By virtue of an article which appeared in Government Gazette of 7 July 1961 the area between Tal-Barrani and Luqa By-Pass. Santa Luċija was named after a 16th century chapel...
- Headquarters in PaolaPaola, MaltaPaola, , is a town in the Grand Harbour area of Malta, with a population of 8,856 people . It is named after its founder, the Grandmaster Antoine de Paule, but is commonly known as Raħal Ġdid, which means new town in Maltese.Paola is renowned for its shopping centres, Good Friday procession, its...
(Raħal Ġdid)
District 4
- Bormla
- Ħaż-Żabbar, Ċawsli Street
- Il-Kalkara
- L-Isla
- Il-Birgu
- Ix-Xgħajra
- MarsaskalaMarsaskalaMarsaskala is a sea-side village in Malta that has grown up around the small harbour at the head of Marsaskala Bay, a long narrow inlet also known as Marsaskala Creek...
- Headquarters in Bormla Città Cospicua
District 5
- Iż-Żejtun, Mater Boni Consigli Street
- Il-Gudja
- Ħal Għaxaq, Labour Avenue
- BirżebbuġaBirzebbugaBirżebbuġa is a small but flourishing seaside resort not far from Marsaxlokk in south-east Malta. It is approximately 8 miles from the City of Valletta. Popular among Maltese holiday-makers for decades, this village is perhaps best known for its important archaeological sites, especially Għar...
, Pretty Bay - MarsaxlokkMarsaxlokkMarsaxlokk is a traditional fishing village located in the south-eastern part of Malta, with a population of 3,277 people . The village’s name comes from marsa, which means "port" and xlokk, which is the local name for south east...
, Fishermen's Strand - Iż-Żurrieq
- Wied iż-Żurrieq
- Il-Qrendi
- L-Imqabba
- Ħal Kirkop
- Ħal Safi
- Headquarters in Iż-Żejtun Città Beland
District 6
- Tas-Sliema
- Il-Gżira
- L-Imsida and Ta' XbiexTa' XbiexTa' Xbiex is a small town in southeastern Malta with a population of 1,846 . It also has its own local council.The town is home of a number of foreign embassies, including the Embassies of Egypt, Italy, France, Austria and the British High Commission...
, Ta' Xbiex Strand - San Ġiljan, Is-Swieqi, and PembrokePembroke, MaltaPembroke, Malta's newest town, is on the northern coast of Malta. To the east is Paceville, the nightlife district of Malta. The coastal town and tourist hub of St. Julian's lies to the southeast, and the residential area of Swieqi lies to the south...
, Spinola Bay - San ĠwannSan Gwann-History:The San Ġwann suburb is mostly made up of relatively modern buildings having been established as a parish only in 1965. However, the few scattered archeological remains found in the region suggest that San Ġwann has an ancient history which is woven into the national history of Malta.The...
- Headquarters in SliemaSliemaTas-Sliema is a city located on the northeast coast of Malta. It is a centre for shopping, restaurants and café life. Tas-Sliema is also a major commercial and residential area and houses several of Malta's most modern hotels. Tas-Sliema, which means 'peace, comfort', was once a quiet fishing...
District 7
- Il-Ħamrun, St. Paul's Square
- Il-Marsa
- Santa VeneraSanta VeneraSanta Venera is a town in Malta, with a population of around 6,800 . This settlement is found in the Outer Harbour Region of Malta. The oldest buildings in Santa Venera are Wignacourt Aqueduct and Casa Leoni, both of which were built by the Knights of St. John.A new church has been built recently...
- Rabat
- Ħad-Dingli
- L-Imdina, St. Publius Square
- L-Imtarfa
- Headquarters in Ħamrun
District 8
- BirkirkaraBirkirkaraBirkirkara or B'Kara is a city of 25,858 inhabitants in central Malta. It is the most populated town on the island and consists of four autonomous parishes: St Helen, St Joseph, Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St Mary. It also houses one of the most famous colleges in Malta, St Aloysius' College...
, Main Street - Ħal Balzan, Ħal Lija and L-Iklin
- Ħ'Attard
- In-Naxxar
- Ħal Għargħur
- Ta' Qali, Pitkalija
- Headquarters in BirkirkaraBirkirkaraBirkirkara or B'Kara is a city of 25,858 inhabitants in central Malta. It is the most populated town on the island and consists of four autonomous parishes: St Helen, St Joseph, Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St Mary. It also houses one of the most famous colleges in Malta, St Aloysius' College...
, the largest locality in Malta
District 9
- Il-Mosta
- L-Imġarr
- San Pawl il-Baħar
- Il-Qawra, Tourist Street
- Il-Mellieħa
- Iċ-Ċirkewwa
- L-Għadira
- Headquarters in Il-Mosta, the second largest locality in Malta.
District 10
- Kemmuna
- Il-Fontana
- Għajnsielem
- L-Għarb
- L-Għasri
- Ta' Kerċem
- MarsalfornMarsalfornMarsalforn is a village on the north west coast of Gozo, the second largest island of the Maltese archipelago. The village lies between the hill-top towns of Xagħra and Żebbuġ The village forms part of the locality of Żebbuġ. Marsalforn is the most popular tourist resort on Gozo. It is well...
- L-Imġarr, Gozo
- Il-Munxar
- In-Nadur
- Il-Qala
- Ramla BayRamla BayRamla Bay is located at the bottom of a rich and fertile valley on the northern side of the island of Gozo. Gozo is one of the Maltese islands. The village of Xagħra, located on one of the hills of Gozo, overlooks this valley. It is about a forty minute walk from Xagħra to the bay. The bay can also...
- San Lawrenz
- Ta' Sannat
- Ta' Pinu
- Ix-Xagħra
- Ix-Xewkija
- Ix-Xlendi
- Iż-Żebbuġ
- VictoriaVictoria, MaltaVictoria or Città Victoria is the capital of Gozo, an island of the Maltese archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. The town has a total population of 6,414 , and by population is the largest locality in Gozo....
- Gozo Fire Brigade
- Headquarters in VictoriaVictoria, MaltaVictoria or Città Victoria is the capital of Gozo, an island of the Maltese archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. The town has a total population of 6,414 , and by population is the largest locality in Gozo....
, capital city of GozoGozoGozo is a small island of the Maltese archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. The island is part of the Southern European country of Malta; after the island of Malta itself, it is the second-largest island in the archipelago...