Malta
Malta ( , , ), officially the Republic of Malta ( mt, Repubblika ta' Malta ), is an island country in the Mediterranean Sea. It consists of an archipelago, between Italy and Libya, and is often considered a part of Southern Europe. It lies ...
is for non-local government purposes divided into districts as opposed to the local government localities. The three main types of such districts – statistical, electoral at national level, and policing – have no mainstream administrative effect as the
local councils form the first-tier – moreover only administrative tier – divisions of the country.
Statistical districts and regions
Six districts exist, used for statistical purposes and which are, in turn, grouped into three
regions
In geography, regions, otherwise referred to as zones, lands or territories, are areas that are broadly divided by physical characteristics (physical geography), human impact characteristics (human geography), and the interaction of humanity and t ...
:
Gozo,
Malta Majjistral
Malta Majjistral, also known as the North Western Region, was a region of Malta between 1993 and 2009. It was located on the main island of Malta, bordering Malta Xlokk. The name referred to the Mistral wind, which is ''Majjistral'' in Maltese.
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and
Malta Xlokk
Malta Xlokk, also known as the South Eastern Region, was a region of Malta between 1993 and 2009. It was located on the main island of Malta, bordering Malta Majjistral. It included the capital Valletta. The name referred to the Sirocco wind, ...
. Each district consists of several
localities. 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 form the South Eastern Region (''Malta Xlokk''). The Gozo and Comino District is a Region in its own right.
Southern Harbour District
![Southern Harbour District-map](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e7/Southern_Harbour_District-map.svg)
The Southern Harbour District forms part of
Malta Xlokk
Malta Xlokk, also known as the South Eastern Region, was a region of Malta between 1993 and 2009. It was located on the main island of Malta, bordering Malta Majjistral. It included the capital Valletta. The name referred to the Sirocco wind, ...
. It contains 14 local councils including the all but western suburbs of the capital
Valletta
Valletta (, mt, il-Belt Valletta, ) is an administrative unit and capital of Malta. Located on the main island, between Marsamxett Harbour to the west and the Grand Harbour to the east, its population within administrative limits in 2014 wa ...
and the small cities
Birgu
Birgu ( mt, Il-Birgu , it, Vittoriosa), also known by its title Città Vittoriosa ("''Victorious City''"), is an old fortified city on the south side of the Grand Harbour in the South Eastern Region of Malta. The city occupies a promontory of ...
,
Cospicua
Cospicua ( mt, Bormla ), also known by its titles Città Cospicua or Civitas Cottonera, is a double-fortified harbour city in the South Eastern Region of Malta. Along with Birgu and Senglea, it is one of the Three Cities, located within the Gran ...
,
Senglea
Senglea ( mt, L-Isla ), also known by its title Città Invicta (or Civitas Invicta), is a fortified city in the South Eastern Region of Malta. It is one of the Three Cities in the Grand Harbour area, the other two being Cospicua and Vittorios ...
and
Żabbar
Żabbar ( mt, Ħaż-Żabbar, ), also known as Città Hompesch, is a city in the South Eastern Region of Malta. It is the sixth largest city in the country, with a population of 15,404 as of March 2014. Originally a part of Żejtun, Żabbar was gr ...
. Its largest locality is
Żabbar
Żabbar ( mt, Ħaż-Żabbar, ), also known as Città Hompesch, is a city in the South Eastern Region of Malta. It is the sixth largest city in the country, with a population of 15,404 as of March 2014. Originally a part of Żejtun, Żabbar was gr ...
; its smallest,
Xgħajra
Xgħajra ( mt, Ix-Xgħajra) is a small village in the South Eastern Region of Malta. It is located on the coast, about halfway between Valletta and Marsaskala. Its local football club is known as the Xgħajra Tornadoes F.C. Contrary to popular b ...
.
The District's population is 80,170 (as of 31 December 2016) across its 26.1 km
2. Thus it then ranked second-most populous and had the fifth-largest extent.
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Birgu
Birgu ( mt, Il-Birgu , it, Vittoriosa), also known by its title Città Vittoriosa ("''Victorious City''"), is an old fortified city on the south side of the Grand Harbour in the South Eastern Region of Malta. The city occupies a promontory of ...
(Vittoriosa) 2,451 population (at end 2016)
*
Bormla
Cospicua ( mt, Bormla ), also known by its titles Città Cospicua or Civitas Cottonera, is a double-fortified harbour city in the South Eastern Region of Malta. Along with Birgu and Senglea, it is one of the Three Cities, located within the Grand ...
(Cospicua) 5,147
*
Fgura
Fgura ( mt, Il-Fgura, it, Figura) is a town in the South Eastern Region of Malta. It has a population of 13,066 as of 2021. Its northern fringes are bordered by the Cottonera Lines of fortifications while it merges with the towns of Żabbar to ...
11,714
*
Floriana
Floriana ( mt, Il-Furjana or ''Il-Floriana''), also known by its title Borgo Vilhena, is a fortified town in the South Eastern Region area of Malta, just outside the capital city Valletta. It has a population of 2,205 as of March 2014. Floriana ...
(Furjana) 1,966
*
Senglea
Senglea ( mt, L-Isla ), also known by its title Città Invicta (or Civitas Invicta), is a fortified city in the South Eastern Region of Malta. It is one of the Three Cities in the Grand Harbour area, the other two being Cospicua and Vittorios ...
(Isla) 2,691
*
Kalkara
Kalkara ( mt, Il-Kalkara) is a village in the South Eastern Region of Malta, with a population of 3,014 as of March 2014. The name is derived from the Latin word for lime (Calce), and it is believed that there was a lime kiln present there sin ...
3,006
*
Luqa, include the hamlet of
Ħal Farruġ
Ħal Farruġ is a hamlet located in the south east of Malta, within the limits of Luqa. Within the hamlet's general area, a total number of 24 streets can be found.
The hamlet was run down in 1941 due to the construction of a new airport runwa ...
5,793
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Marsa (both parishes; the Parish of the Holy Trinity and the Parish of Maria Regina) 5,328
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Paola (Paola) (both parishes; the Parish of Christ the King and the Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes) 8,241
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Santa Luċija
Santa Luċija ( en, Saint Lucia) is a village in the Southern Region of Malta, with a population of 2,997 as of March 2014. It is one of the modern towns developed in Malta during the 20th century. By virtue of an article which appeared in Gove ...
2,929
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Tarxien
Tarxien ( mt, Ħal Tarxien) is a town in the South Eastern Region of Malta. Its population stood at 8583 in March 2014.
The town is most notable for the Tarxien Temples, a megalithic temple complex which is among the oldest freestanding structu ...
8,674
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Valletta
Valletta (, mt, il-Belt Valletta, ) is an administrative unit and capital of Malta. Located on the main island, between Marsamxett Harbour to the west and the Grand Harbour to the east, its population within administrative limits in 2014 wa ...
(the four parishes; the Parish of Our Lady of Porto Salvo, the Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the Parish of St. Paul's Shipwreck and the Parish of St. Augustine) 5,656
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Xgħajra
Xgħajra ( mt, Ix-Xgħajra) is a small village in the South Eastern Region of Malta. It is located on the coast, about halfway between Valletta and Marsaskala. Its local football club is known as the Xgħajra Tornadoes F.C. Contrary to popular b ...
1,673
*
Żabbar
Żabbar ( mt, Ħaż-Żabbar, ), also known as Città Hompesch, is a city in the South Eastern Region of Malta. It is the sixth largest city in the country, with a population of 15,404 as of March 2014. Originally a part of Żejtun, Żabbar was gr ...
, include the hamlet of St. Peter's
14,901
Northern Harbour District
![Northern Harbour District-map](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7f/Northern_Harbour_District-map.svg)
The Northern Harbour District forms part of the
Central Region. It contains 13 local councils including the city of
Qormi
Qormi ( mt, Ħal Qormi ; pronounced in the Qormi dialect), also known by its title Città Pinto, is a city in the Southern Region of Malta, southwest of Valletta in the centre of the island. It has a population of 16,324 (as of March 2018), mak ...
, with the largest locality being
Birkirkara ( 22,314). The smallest one is
Ta' Xbiex
Ta' Xbiex () is a locality and Local Council in the Central Region of Malta with a population of 2148 (estimated 2019) It is part of a small headland within the Marsamxett Harbour, right between the villages of Msida and Gżira.
Etymology
It ...
(pop. 1,657). The population of the District is 131,056 (as of 31 December 2016) across its 24.1 km
2. It is the most populous and yet the smallest.
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Birkirkara (include the hamlets of
Fleur-de-Lys
The fleur-de-lis, also spelled fleur-de-lys (plural ''fleurs-de-lis'' or ''fleurs-de-lys''), is a lily (in French, and mean 'flower' and 'lily' respectively) that is used as a decorative design or symbol.
The fleur-de-lis has been used in the ...
(Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel) and
Is-Swatar (Parish of St. George Preca) and the Parish of St. Helen, the Parish of St. Joseph the Worker and the Parish of St. Mary)
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Il-Gżira
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Il-Ħamrun (both parishes; the Parish of St. Gaetano and the Parish of the Immaculate Conception)
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L-Imsida
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Pembroke
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Tal-Pietà (include the hamlet of
Guardamangia)
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Ħal Qormi (both parishes; the Parish of St. George and the Parish of St. Sebastian)
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San Ġiljan
Saint Julian's ( mt, San Ġiljan) is a town in the Central Region of Malta. As of 2020, its registered number of inhabitants stands at 13,792. It is situated along the coast, north of the country's capital, Valletta. It is known for tourism-or ...
(include the hamlet of
Paceville
Paceville ( sometimes abbreviated PV) is a district in St Julian's which is the main nightlife hub in Malta, being heavily populated with nightclubs, bars, stripclubs, pubs and restaurants, it is hence also known as 'Malta's Sin City'. Paceville ...
and the parish area of
Balluta Bay
Balluta Bay is a bay on the northeast coast of Malta within St. Julian's. It is a popular recreation spot used for swimming, diving, and water sports, with a triangular ''pjazza'' surrounded by cafés and shaded by Judas trees. Its skyline is ...
)
*
San Ġwann (include the hamlet of
Il-Kappara)
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Santa Venera
Santa Venera is a town in the Central Region of Malta, with a population of 8,834 (2021). It is located between the towns of Birkirkara and Ħamrun, and it also borders Qormi and Msida.
History
The Old Church of Santa Venera was built in 14 ...
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Tas-Sliema (the four parishes; the Parish of Stella Maris, the Parish of Sacro Cour, the Parish of St. Gregory and the Parish of Jesus of Nazareth)
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Is-Swieqi (include the hamlet of
Madliena
Madliena ( mt, Il-Madliena), formerly spelt Madalena, is an area in Swieqi, Malta, formerly part of the adjacent town of Għargħur.
Etymology
It takes its name from a chapel dedicated to St. Mary Magdalene, which was built in the area in 1490 ...
)
*
Ta' Xbiex
Ta' Xbiex () is a locality and Local Council in the Central Region of Malta with a population of 2148 (estimated 2019) It is part of a small headland within the Marsamxett Harbour, right between the villages of Msida and Gżira.
Etymology
It ...
South Eastern District
![South Eastern District-map](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/19/South_Eastern_District-map.svg)
The South Eastern District forms part of
Malta Xlokk
Malta Xlokk, also known as the South Eastern Region, was a region of Malta between 1993 and 2009. It was located on the main island of Malta, bordering Malta Majjistral. It included the capital Valletta. The name referred to the Sirocco wind, ...
. It contains 11 local councils including the city of
Żejtun
Żejtun ( mt, Iż-Żejtun ) is a city in the South Eastern Region of Malta, with a population of 11,218 at end 2016. Żejtun is traditionally known as Città Beland, a title conferred by the grandmaster of the Order of the Knights of Malta, F ...
, with the largest locality being
Marsaskala
Marsaskala ( mt, Wied il-Għajn), also written as Marsascala and abbreviated as M'Skala, is a seaside town in the South Eastern Region of Malta which has grown around the small harbour at the head of Marsaskala Bay, a long, narrow inlet also kno ...
( 12,281) while the smallest one is
Ħal Safi (pop. 2,168). The population of the District is 68,044 (as of 31 December 2016) across its 54.3 km
2. It is the fourth-largest district by population and area.
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Birżebbuġa
Birżebbuġa (; sometimes shortened to B'Buġa) is a seaside town in the Southern Region of Malta, close to Marsaxlokk. It is approximately from the capital Valletta, and it has a population of 9,736 as of March 2014.
The town is popular amon ...
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Ħal Għaxaq
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Il-Gudja
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Ħal Kirkop
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Marsaskala
Marsaskala ( mt, Wied il-Għajn), also written as Marsascala and abbreviated as M'Skala, is a seaside town in the South Eastern Region of Malta which has grown around the small harbour at the head of Marsaskala Bay, a long, narrow inlet also kno ...
(Wied il-Għajn)
*
Marsaxlokk
Marsaxlokk () is a small, traditional fishing village in the South Eastern Region of Malta. It has a harbour, and is a tourist attraction known for its views, fishermen and history. As at March 2014, the village had a population of 3,534. The ...
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L-Imqabba
Mqabba ( mt, L-Imqabba) is a town in the Southern Region, Malta, Southern Region of Malta. It has a traditional Maltese village layout, with a population of about 3,300 inhabitants. The focal point is the Parish Church of the Assumption, found at ...
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Il-Qrendi
*
Ħal Safi
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Iż-Żejtun
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Iż-Żurrieq (include the hamlet of
Bubaqra)
Western District
![Western District-map](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1e/Western_District-map.svg)
The Western District forms part of
Malta Majjistral
Malta Majjistral, also known as the North Western Region, was a region of Malta between 1993 and 2009. It was located on the main island of Malta, bordering Malta Xlokk. The name referred to the Mistral wind, which is ''Majjistral'' in Maltese.
...
. It contains 10 local councils including the cities of
Mdina,
Siġġiewi
Siġġiewi ( mt, Is-Siġġiewi, ), also called by its title Città Ferdinand, is a city and a local council in the Southern Region of Malta. It is the third largest council in Malta by surface area, after Rabat and Mellieħa respectively. It ...
and
Żebbuġ
Żebbuġ ( mt, Ħaż-Żebbuġ) , also known by its title Città Rohan, is a city in the Northern Region of Malta. It is one of the oldest towns in the country, and its population is 11,074 as of June 2021.
History and origins
The parish Churc ...
, the most populous locality being
Żebbuġ
Żebbuġ ( mt, Ħaż-Żebbuġ) , also known by its title Città Rohan, is a city in the Northern Region of Malta. It is one of the oldest towns in the country, and its population is 11,074 as of June 2021.
History and origins
The parish Churc ...
( 11,759). The smallest one is
Mdina (pop. 229). The population of the District is 59,817 (as of 31 December 2016) across its 72.5 km
2. Thus it was the fifth-largest by population and has the second-largest extent.
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Ħ'Attard
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Ħal Balzan
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Ħad-Dingli
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L-Iklin
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Ħal Lija
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L-Imdina
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L-Imtarfa
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Ir-Rabat (include the hamlets of
Baħrija and
Tal-Virtù)
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Is-Siġġiewi
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Ħaż-Żebbuġ
Northern District
![Northern District-map](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/ba/Northern_District-map.svg)
The Northern District forms part of the
Northern Region. It contains 6 local councils but no cities, with the largest locality being
St. Paul's Bay ( 29,843); its smallest is
Għargħur
Għargħur ( mt, Ħal Għargħur) is a village in the Northern Region of Malta. It is situated on a hilltop between two valleys, and it has a population of 2,768 as of March 2014.
Għargħur Festa
In Malta, each village celebrates a different ...
( 2,743). The population of the District is 69,467 (as of 31 December 2016) across its 73.6 km
2. It is the third most populous and is the largest.
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Ħal Għargħur
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Il-Mellieħa (include the parish area of
Manikata)
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L-Imġarr
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Il-Mosta
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In-Naxxar (include the hamlet of
Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq)
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San Pawl il-Baħar (include the hamlets of
Buġibba
Buġibba (English pronunciation: ) is a zone within St. Paul's Bay in the Northern Region, Malta. It is situated adjacent to Qawra, and it is a popular tourist resort, containing numerous hotels, restaurants, pubs, clubs, and a casino.
History
D ...
,
Burmarrad and
Qawra
Qawra ( mt, Il-Qawra, ) is a zone within St. Paul's Bay in the Northern Region, Malta, Northern Region, Malta. It is located close to Buġibba and Salina, Malta, Salina, and it is a popular tourist resort, containing many hotels and restaurants.
...
)
Gozo and Comino District
![Gozo and Comino-map](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/76/Gozo_and_Comino-map.svg)
The Gozo and Comino District is also the
Gozo Region. It contains 14 local councils including the city of
Victoria
Victoria most commonly refers to:
* Victoria (Australia), a state of the Commonwealth of Australia
* Victoria, British Columbia, provincial capital of British Columbia, Canada
* Victoria (mythology), Roman goddess of Victory
* Victoria, Seychelle ...
(or Rabat). This is also the largest locality ( 6,211) while the smallest one is
Għasri
Għasri ( mt, L-Għasri) is an administrative unit of Malta, in the western part of the island of Gozo, with a population of 525 people (as of March 2014). By population, it is the smallest village in Gozo after San Lawrenz, and the third-small ...
(pop. 418). The population of the District is 31,879 (as of 31 December 2016) across its 68.7 km
2. It is the least populous district and the third biggest.
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Il-Fontana
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Għajnsielem
Għajnsielem (), meaning ''"Peaceful Spring"'', is a municipality on the southeastern coast of the island of Gozo in Malta, including the entire island of Comino. It has a population of 3,200 residents (as of March 2014), and is the first Gozit ...
(including
Comino
Comino ( mt, Kemmuna) is a small island of the Maltese archipelago between the islands of Malta and Gozo in the Mediterranean Sea, measuring in area. Named after the cumin seed, the island has a permanent population of only two residents and ...
)
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L-Għarb
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L-Għasri
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Ta' Kerċem
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Il-Munxar
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In-Nadur
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Il-Qala
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San Lawrenz
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Ta' Sannat
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Ix-Xagħra
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Ix-Xewkija
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Ir-Rabat (Victoria)
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Iż-Żebbuġ
Electoral districts
There are currently 13 Electoral Divisions for the unicameral (single-assembly) parliament. Each consists of a number of
localities (although there is no requirement that electoral boundaries follow the boundaries of localities).
District 1 District 1 may refer to:
* I District, Turku, in Finland
* District 1, Düsseldorf, a district in Düsseldorf, Germany
* Sector 1 (Bucharest), also known as District 1, in Bucharest, Romania
* District I, Budapest in Budapest, Hungary
* Distric ...
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Il-Belt Valletta
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Il-Furjana
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Il-Ħamrun
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Il-Marsa
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Tal-Pietà (including
Gwardamanġa)
*
Santa Venera
Santa Venera is a town in the Central Region of Malta, with a population of 8,834 (2021). It is located between the towns of Birkirkara and Ħamrun, and it also borders Qormi and Msida.
History
The Old Church of Santa Venera was built in 14 ...
District 2 District 2 may refer to:
Places by country
*II District, Turku, in Finland
* District 2, Düsseldorf, Germany
*District 2, Grand Bassa County, a district in Liberia
*District 2, an electoral district of Malta
*District 2, a police district of Mal ...
*
Il-Birgu
*
L-Isla
*
Bormla
Cospicua ( mt, Bormla ), also known by its titles Città Cospicua or Civitas Cottonera, is a double-fortified harbour city in the South Eastern Region of Malta. Along with Birgu and Senglea, it is one of the Three Cities, located within the Grand ...
*
Ħaż-Żabbar (including St. Peter's)
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Il-Kalkara
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Ix-Xgħajra
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Il-Fgura
Fgura ( mt, Il-Fgura, it, Figura) is a town in the South Eastern Region of Malta. It has a population of 13,066 as of 2021. Its northern fringes are bordered by the Cottonera Lines of fortifications while it merges with the towns of Żabbar to ...
(Tal-Gallu area)
District 3 District 3 can refer to:
*III District, Turku, in Finland
* District 3, Düsseldorf, in Germany
*District 3, Grand Bassa County, in Liberia
* District 3, Malta, an electoral district of Malta
*District 3, a police district of Malta
* Wiedikon, als ...
*
Iż-Żejtun
*
Ħal Għaxaq
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Marsaskala
Marsaskala ( mt, Wied il-Għajn), also written as Marsascala and abbreviated as M'Skala, is a seaside town in the South Eastern Region of Malta which has grown around the small harbour at the head of Marsaskala Bay, a long, narrow inlet also kno ...
*
Marsaxlokk
Marsaxlokk () is a small, traditional fishing village in the South Eastern Region of Malta. It has a harbour, and is a tourist attraction known for its views, fishermen and history. As at March 2014, the village had a population of 3,534. The ...
District 4 District 4 can refer to:
* District 4, Düsseldorf, in Germany
* District 4, Grand Bassa County, in Liberia
* District 4 (Ho Chi Minh City), in Vietnam
* District 4 (New York City Council), in the United States
*IV District, Turku
The IV Distr ...
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Il-Fgura
Fgura ( mt, Il-Fgura, it, Figura) is a town in the South Eastern Region of Malta. It has a population of 13,066 as of 2021. Its northern fringes are bordered by the Cottonera Lines of fortifications while it merges with the towns of Żabbar to ...
(Mater Boni Consigli and Tal-Liedna areas)
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Il-Gudja
*
Paola
*
Santa Luċija
Santa Luċija ( en, Saint Lucia) is a village in the Southern Region of Malta, with a population of 2,997 as of March 2014. It is one of the modern towns developed in Malta during the 20th century. By virtue of an article which appeared in Gove ...
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Ħal Tarxien
District 5 District 5, 5 District or 5th District may refer to:
Europe
* District 5 (Zürich)
* District 5, Düsseldorf
* V District, Turku
* District 5, an electoral district of Malta
* District 5, a police district of Malta
* Palma-Palmilla, also known ...
*
Birżebbuġa
Birżebbuġa (; sometimes shortened to B'Buġa) is a seaside town in the Southern Region of Malta, close to Marsaxlokk. It is approximately from the capital Valletta, and it has a population of 9,736 as of March 2014.
The town is popular amon ...
*
Ħal Kirkop
*
L-Imqabba
Mqabba ( mt, L-Imqabba) is a town in the Southern Region, Malta, Southern Region of Malta. It has a traditional Maltese village layout, with a population of about 3,300 inhabitants. The focal point is the Parish Church of the Assumption, found at ...
*
Ħal Farruġ
Ħal Farruġ is a hamlet located in the south east of Malta, within the limits of Luqa. Within the hamlet's general area, a total number of 24 streets can be found.
The hamlet was run down in 1941 due to the construction of a new airport runwa ...
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Il-Qrendi
*
Ħal Safi
*
Iż-Żurrieq (including
Bubaqra)
District 6 District Six is a place in Cape Town, South Africa.
District Six may also refer to:
:Government divisions
* District 6, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
* District 6 (New York City Council), in the United States
* VI District, Turku, in Finland
* Distri ...
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Ħal Luqa
*
Ħal Qormi
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Is-Siġġiewi
District 7 District 7 could refer to:
* District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
* District 7 (Zürich), Switzerland
*District 7, Düsseldorf, Germany
*VII District, Turku, Finland
*District 7 School (Groton, Massachusetts), United States
*District 7 School (Han ...
*
Ħad-Dingli
*
L-Imġarr
*
L-Imtarfa
*
Ir-Rabat (including
Il-Baħrija and
Tal-Virtù)
*
Ħaż-Żebbuġ
District 8 District 8 can refer to:
*District 8 Jakarta, in Indonesia
*District 8 (Ho Chi Minh City), in Vietnam
* VIII District, Turku, in Finland
* VIII District, Budapest, in Hungary
*Riesbach, also known as District 8, in Zürich, Switzerland
* District ...
*
Birkirkara (including
Fleur-de-Lys
The fleur-de-lis, also spelled fleur-de-lys (plural ''fleurs-de-lis'' or ''fleurs-de-lys''), is a lily (in French, and mean 'flower' and 'lily' respectively) that is used as a decorative design or symbol.
The fleur-de-lis has been used in the ...
and part of
Swatar)
*
L-Iklin
*
Ħal Lija
*
Ħal Balzan
District 9
''District 9'' is a 2009 science fiction mockumentary film directed by Neill Blomkamp in his feature film debut, written by Blomkamp and Terri Tatchell, and produced by Peter Jackson and Carolynne Cunningham. It is a co-production of New Zea ...
*
Ħal Għargħur
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L-Imsida (including part of
Swatar)
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San Ġwann (including
Il-Kappara)
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Is-Swieqi (including
Tal-Ibraġ and
Il-Madliena)
*
Ta' Xbiex
Ta' Xbiex () is a locality and Local Council in the Central Region of Malta with a population of 2148 (estimated 2019) It is part of a small headland within the Marsamxett Harbour, right between the villages of Msida and Gżira.
Etymology
It ...
District 10 District 10 may refer to:
Places
* District 10 (Ho Chi Minh city), Vietnam
* District 10 (Zürich), in Switzerland
* District 10, an electoral district of Malta
* District 10, a police district of Malta
* District 10 School, a historic school in ...
*
Il-Gżira
*
Pembroke
*
San Ġiljan
Saint Julian's ( mt, San Ġiljan) is a town in the Central Region of Malta. As of 2020, its registered number of inhabitants stands at 13,792. It is situated along the coast, north of the country's capital, Valletta. It is known for tourism-or ...
(including
Paceville
Paceville ( sometimes abbreviated PV) is a district in St Julian's which is the main nightlife hub in Malta, being heavily populated with nightclubs, bars, stripclubs, pubs and restaurants, it is hence also known as 'Malta's Sin City'. Paceville ...
)
*
Tas-Sliema
*
In-Naxxar (
San Pawl tat-Tarġa,
Birguma,
Magħtab
Magħtab is a village in Naxxar, Malta. Magħtab is mostly known for Malta's largest landfill. Since Malta joined the E.U in 2004, the landfill has been closed. Rehabilitation of the closed landfill is in progress.
The '' Il-Widna'' acoustic m ...
and
Salina areas)
*
Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq
District 11 District 11 can refer to:
*District 11 (Ho Chi Minh city), Vietnam
*District 11 (Zürich), Switzerland
* District 11, an electoral district of Malta
* Colorado Springs School District 11, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
*District 11 ( ...
*
Ħ'Attard
*
L-Imdina
*
Il-Mosta
*
Burmarrad
District 12 District 12 may refer to:
*District 12 (Ho Chi Minh city), Vietnam
* Schwamendingen, Zürich, Switzerland, also known as District 12
* District 12, an electoral district of Malta
*District 12 (Hunger Games), fictional district in the Hunger Games ...
*
Il-Mellieħa (including
Il-Manikata)
*
In-Naxxar (Church area)
*
San Pawl il-Baħar
District 13
''District 13'' (French title ''Banlieue 13'' or ''B13''), is a 2004 French action film directed by Pierre Morel and written and produced by Luc Besson. It depicts parkour in several stunt sequences completed without wires or computer-generated ...
This district consists of the islands of
Gozo and
Comino
Comino ( mt, Kemmuna) is a small island of the Maltese archipelago between the islands of Malta and Gozo in the Mediterranean Sea, measuring in area. Named after the cumin seed, the island has a permanent population of only two residents and ...
*
Ir-Rabat (Victoria)
*
Il-Fontana
*
Għajnsielem
Għajnsielem (), meaning ''"Peaceful Spring"'', is a municipality on the southeastern coast of the island of Gozo in Malta, including the entire island of Comino. It has a population of 3,200 residents (as of March 2014), and is the first Gozit ...
(including
Comino
Comino ( mt, Kemmuna) is a small island of the Maltese archipelago between the islands of Malta and Gozo in the Mediterranean Sea, measuring in area. Named after the cumin seed, the island has a permanent population of only two residents and ...
)
*
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
Marsalforn (Pronounced: ''Marsa el-Forn, , '' Maltese: ''Marsalforn''), also written as M'Forn for shortcut purposes, is a town on the north coast of Gozo, the second largest island of the Maltese archipelago. The town lies between the hi ...
)
Police districts
Following the 2022 amendments to the police district's boundaries and compositions, Malta has 2 police regions which fall under the responsibility of 2 distinct Assistant Commissioners. Each of these 2 regions consist of 6 police districts, amounting to a total of 12 districts. Each district is administered by its nominated Superintendent and has its own police headquarters.
Region A
District 1
*
Il-Belt Valletta, Archbishop Street
*
Il-Furjana, St. Anne Street
*
Pinto Police, Valletta Waterfront
*Headquarters in
Valletta
Valletta (, mt, il-Belt Valletta, ) is an administrative unit and capital of Malta. Located on the main island, between Marsamxett Harbour to the west and the Grand Harbour to the east, its population within administrative limits in 2014 wa ...
, the capital city of Malta
District 2
*
Il-Ħamrun, St. Paul's Square
*
Santa Venera
Santa Venera is a town in the Central Region of Malta, with a population of 8,834 (2021). It is located between the towns of Birkirkara and Ħamrun, and it also borders Qormi and Msida.
History
The Old Church of Santa Venera was built in 14 ...
, St. Joseph High Road
*
Tal-Pietà and
Gwardamanġa, St. Luke's Square
*
Il-Marsa, Balbi Street
*Headquarters in
Ħamrun
Hamrun (; ) is a town in the Southern Region of Malta, with a population of 9,244 as of March 2014.
The people
The townspeople are traditionally known as ''Tas-Sikkina'' (literally meaning 'of the knife' or 'those who carry a knife') or as '' ...
District 3
*
Paola, Valletta Road
*
Il-Fgura
Fgura ( mt, Il-Fgura, it, Figura) is a town in the South Eastern Region of Malta. It has a population of 13,066 as of 2021. Its northern fringes are bordered by the Cottonera Lines of fortifications while it merges with the towns of Żabbar to ...
, Hompesch Road
*
Santa Luċija
Santa Luċija ( en, Saint Lucia) is a village in the Southern Region of Malta, with a population of 2,997 as of March 2014. It is one of the modern towns developed in Malta during the 20th century. By virtue of an article which appeared in Gove ...
, Tower Promenade
*
Ħal Tarxien, Nelson Avenue
*
Ħal Luqa and
Ħal Farruġ
Ħal Farruġ is a hamlet located in the south east of Malta, within the limits of Luqa. Within the hamlet's general area, a total number of 24 streets can be found.
The hamlet was run down in 1941 due to the construction of a new airport runwa ...
St. Andrew Square
*Headquarters in
Paola (Raħal Ġdid)
District 4
*
Bormla
Cospicua ( mt, Bormla ), also known by its titles Città Cospicua or Civitas Cottonera, is a double-fortified harbour city in the South Eastern Region of Malta. Along with Birgu and Senglea, it is one of the Three Cities, located within the Grand ...
St. Paul's Street
*
Il-Birgu, Desain Street
*
L-Isla, 4 September Street
*
Il-Kalkara, Archbishop Gonzi Square
*
Ix-Xgħajra, Church Street
*
Ħaż-Żabbar and St. Peter's, Ċawsli Street
*
Marsaskala
Marsaskala ( mt, Wied il-Għajn), also written as Marsascala and abbreviated as M'Skala, is a seaside town in the South Eastern Region of Malta which has grown around the small harbour at the head of Marsaskala Bay, a long, narrow inlet also kno ...
, Żonqor Road
*Headquarters in
Bormla
Cospicua ( mt, Bormla ), also known by its titles Città Cospicua or Civitas Cottonera, is a double-fortified harbour city in the South Eastern Region of Malta. Along with Birgu and Senglea, it is one of the Three Cities, located within the Grand ...
(Città Cospicua)
District 5
*
Iż-Żejtun, Mater Boni Consiglii Street
*
Birżebbuġa
Birżebbuġa (; sometimes shortened to B'Buġa) is a seaside town in the Southern Region of Malta, close to Marsaxlokk. It is approximately from the capital Valletta, and it has a population of 9,736 as of March 2014.
The town is popular amon ...
, Pretty Bay
*
Marsaxlokk
Marsaxlokk () is a small, traditional fishing village in the South Eastern Region of Malta. It has a harbour, and is a tourist attraction known for its views, fishermen and history. As at March 2014, the village had a population of 3,534. The ...
, Fishermen's Strand
*
Il-Gudja, Raymond Caruana Street
*
Ħal Għaxaq, Labour Avenue
*
L-Imqabba
Mqabba ( mt, L-Imqabba) is a town in the Southern Region, Malta, Southern Region of Malta. It has a traditional Maltese village layout, with a population of about 3,300 inhabitants. The focal point is the Parish Church of the Assumption, found at ...
, Parish Street
*
Ħal Kirkop, St. Benedict Street
*
Ħal Safi, St. Paul's Street
*Headquarters in
Iż-Żejtun (Città Beland)
District 6
*
Ħal Qormi Main Street
*
Ħaż-Żebbuġ Parish Street
*
Is-Siġġiewi St. Nicholas Square
*
Għar Lapsi
*
Iż-Żurrieq and
Bubaqra, St. Catherine Street
*
Wied iż-Żurrieq
*
Il-Qrendi, Church Street
*Headquarters in
Qormi
Qormi ( mt, Ħal Qormi ; pronounced in the Qormi dialect), also known by its title Città Pinto, is a city in the Southern Region of Malta, southwest of Valletta in the centre of the island. It has a population of 16,324 (as of March 2018), mak ...
(Città Pinto)
Region B
District 7
*
Tas-Sliema, Rudolph Street
*
Il-Gżira, Belvedere Street
*
L-Imsida and
Ta' Xbiex
Ta' Xbiex () is a locality and Local Council in the Central Region of Malta with a population of 2148 (estimated 2019) It is part of a small headland within the Marsamxett Harbour, right between the villages of Msida and Gżira.
Etymology
It ...
, Rue d'Argens
*Headquarters in
Tas-Sliema
District 8
*
San Ġiljan
Saint Julian's ( mt, San Ġiljan) is a town in the Central Region of Malta. As of 2020, its registered number of inhabitants stands at 13,792. It is situated along the coast, north of the country's capital, Valletta. It is known for tourism-or ...
,
Paceville
Paceville ( sometimes abbreviated PV) is a district in St Julian's which is the main nightlife hub in Malta, being heavily populated with nightclubs, bars, stripclubs, pubs and restaurants, it is hence also known as 'Malta's Sin City'. Paceville ...
, and
Pembroke, St. George's Road, Spinola Bay
*
Is-Swieqi and
Il-Madliena, Keffa Street
*
San Ġwann and
Il-Kappara, Naxxar Road
*Headquarters in
San Giljan
District 9
*
Birkirkara,
Fleur-de-Lys
The fleur-de-lis, also spelled fleur-de-lys (plural ''fleurs-de-lis'' or ''fleurs-de-lys''), is a lily (in French, and mean 'flower' and 'lily' respectively) that is used as a decorative design or symbol.
The fleur-de-lis has been used in the ...
and
Is-Swatar, Main Street
*
Ħal Balzan,
Ħal Lija and
L-Iklin, Bertu Fenech Square (Balzan)
*
Ħ'Attard, Main Street
*
Ta' Qali
Ta' Qali is a wide open space in the limits of Attard and Mosta in central and northern Malta respectively, which contains the national football stadium, the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre, Ta' Qali National Park, a crafts village, and a natio ...
, Pitkalija
*
In-Naxxar and
Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, Żenqa Street
*
Ħal Għargħur, St. Albert Street
*Headquarters in
Birkirkara, the second largest locality in Malta
District 10
*
Il-Mosta, Constitution Street
*
L-Imġarr, Fisher Street
*
Ir-Rabat,
Il-Baħrija and
Tal-Virtù, St. Rita Street
*
Ħad-Dingli, Main Street
*
L-Imdina, St. Publius Square
*
L-Imtarfa, Maltese Regiments Street
*Headquarters in
Il-Mosta, the third largest locality in Malta
District 11
*
San Pawl il-Baħar,
Burmarrad and
Ix-Xemxija, St. Paul's Street
*
Il-Qawra and
Buġibba
Buġibba (English pronunciation: ) is a zone within St. Paul's Bay in the Northern Region, Malta. It is situated adjacent to Qawra, and it is a popular tourist resort, containing numerous hotels, restaurants, pubs, clubs, and a casino.
History
D ...
, Tourist Street
*
Il-Mellieħa, Parish Square
*
Iċ-Ċirkewwa, Ċirkewwa Terminal
*
L-Għadira
*Headquarters in
San Pawl il-Bahar, the largest locality in Malta
District 12
*
Kemmuna, Congrave Street
*
Il-Fontana, Ta' Mulejja Street
*
Għajnsielem
Għajnsielem (), meaning ''"Peaceful Spring"'', is a municipality on the southeastern coast of the island of Gozo in Malta, including the entire island of Comino. It has a population of 3,200 residents (as of March 2014), and is the first Gozit ...
, Simirat Street
*
L-Għarb, Church Street
*
L-Għasri, Saviour Square
*
Ta' Kerċem and Santa Luċija, Sarġ Street
*
Marsalforn
Marsalforn (Pronounced: ''Marsa el-Forn, , '' Maltese: ''Marsalforn''), also written as M'Forn for shortcut purposes, is a town on the north coast of Gozo, the second largest island of the Maltese archipelago. The town lies between the hi ...
, Marina Street
*
Il-Port tal-Imġarr, Coast Road
*
Il-Munxar, Munxar Road
*
In-Nadur, Saints Peter and Paul Square
*
Il-Qala, St. Joseph Street
*
Ramla Bay
*
San Lawrenz, St. Lawrence Square
*
Ta' Sannat, Sannat Road
*
Ta' Pinu
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of Ta' Pinu ( mt, Santwarju Bażilika tal-Madonna ta' Pinu) is a Roman Catholic minor basilica and national shrine located some from the village of Għarb on the island of Gozo, the sis ...
*
Ix-Xagħra, 8 September Avenue
*
Ix-Xewkija, Independence Street
*
Ix-Xlendi, St. Andrew Street
*
Iż-Żebbuġ, Church Street
*
Ir-Rabat, Għawdex (Victoria), Republic Street
*
Gozo Fire Brigade
*Headquarters in
Ir-Rabat, Għawdex (Victoria), the capital city of
Gozo
References
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