Central Region, Malta
The Central Region (Maltese: Reġjun Ċentrali) is one of five regions of Malta. The region includes the central part of the main island of Malta. The region borders the Northern, Southern and South Eastern Regions.
Central Region
Reġjun Ċentrali | |
|---|---|
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 Coat of arms | |
Map of the Central Region | |
| Coordinates: 35°54′42.6″N 14°28′48.2″E | |
| Country |  Malta |
| Island | Malta |
| Act No. XVI of 2009 | 30 September 2009 |
| Seat | San Ġwann |
| Government Regional Committee | |
| • Regional President | Peter Bonello |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.6 km2 (9.1 sq mi) |
| Population (March 2014) | |
| • Total | 111,994 |
| • Density | 4,700/km2 (12,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 |
| Dialing code | 356 |
| Local councils | 13 |
| Website | Official website |
It was created by the Act No. XVI of 2009 out of part of Malta Majjistral.[1]
Subdivision
Districts
Central Region includes parts of the Northern Harbour and Western Districts.
Local councils
Central Region includes 13 local councils:
- Attard - include the areas of Ħal Warda, Misraħ Kola, Sant'Anton and Ta' Qali.
- Balzan
- Birkirkara - include the areas of Fleur-de-Lys, Swatar, Tal-Qattus, Ta' Paris and Mrieħel.
- Gżira - include the area of Manoel Island
- Iklin
- Lija - include the area of Tal-Mirakli
- Msida - include the areas of Swatar and Tal-Qroqq
- Pietà - include the area of Gwardamanġa
- St. Julian's - include the areas of Paceville, Balluta Bay, St. George's Bay, and Ta' Ġiorni
- San Ġwann - include the areas of Kappara, Mensija, Misraħ Lewża and Ta' Żwejt.
- Santa Venera - include parts of Fleur-de-Lys and Mrieħel
- Sliema - include the areas of Savoy, Tigné, Qui-si-Sana and Fond Għadir
- Ta Xbiex.
Regional Committee
The current Central Regional Committee (Maltese: Kumitat Reġjonali Ċentrali) is made up of:[2]
| Office | Officeholder |
|---|---|
| President | Michael Fenech Adami |
| Vice President | Stefan Cordina |
| Members | Margaret Baldacchino Cefai |
| Trevor Fenech | |
| Joanne Debono Grech | |
| Conrad Borg Manche | |
| Anthony Chircop | |
| Anthony Dalli | |
| Gianluca Falzon | |
| Keith Tanti | |
| Maximillian Zammit | |
| Dr. Angelo Micallef | |
| Clayton Luke Mula | |
| Dr. Dorian Sciberras | |
| Executive Secretary | Jeanette Galea |
References
- "Regions of Malta". Statoids. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
- "Kumitati Reġjonali". Government of Malta. Archived from the original on 6 June 2015.
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