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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
editAccording 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
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Current regions
edit| Coat of arms | Region | Seat | Largest city | Area | Population | Population density | Established |
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| Eastern Region | San Ġwann (not part of the region) | Birkirkara | 20.3 km2 (7.8 sq mi) | 115,908[5] (2021) | 5,700/km2 (15,000/sq mi) | 2021 | |
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Gozo Region | Victoria | 67 km2 (26 sq mi) | 34,563[6] (2020) | 520/km2 (1,300/sq mi) | 1993 | |
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Northern Region | St. Paul's Bay | 82.07 km2 (31.69 sq mi) | 118,588[7] (2020) | 1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi) | 2009 | |
| Port Region | Tarxien | Żabbar | 15.75 km2 (6.08 sq mi) | 69,880[8] (2020) | 4,400/km2 (11,000/sq mi) | 2021 | |
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Southern Region | Qormi | 78.9 km2 (30.5 sq mi) | 106,593[9]
(2021) |
1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi) | 2009 | |
| Western Region | Rabat | Żebbuġ | 83.2 km2 (32.1 sq mi) | 59,287[10]
(2020) |
710/km2 (1,800/sq mi) | 2021 | |
Former regions (2009-2021)
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| Coat of arms | Region | Seat | Largest city | Area | Population (2014) | Population density | Established | Abolished |
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Central Region | San Ġwann | Birkirkara | 23.6 km2 (9.1 sq mi) | 111,994 | 4,700/km2 (12,000/sq mi) | 2009 | 2021 |
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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)
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| 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
editReferences
edit- ^ "Malta" (PDF). Assembly of European Regions. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
- ^ "Regions of Malta". Statoids. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
- ^ "Local and regional Councils".
- ^ "About Us". Southern Regional Council. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ "Social Impact Assessment - Reġjun Lvant". Reġjun Lvant. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
- ^ "Regional Cultural Strategy Booklet Gozo" (PDF). Arts Council Malta.
- ^ "Regional Cultural Strategy Booklet North" (PDF). Arts Council Malta.
- ^ "Regional Cultural Strategy Booklet Port" (PDF). Arts Council Malta.
- ^ "Social Impact Assestment Southern Regional Council" (PDF). Reġjun Nofsinhar. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Regional Cultural Strategy Booklet West" (PDF). Arts Council Malta.
External links
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