South Eastern Region
The South Eastern Region (Maltese: Reġjun Xlokk) is one of five regions of Malta. The region includes the southeastern part of the main island of Malta, including the capital Valletta. The region borders the Central and Southern Regions.
South Eastern Region
Reġjun Xlokk | |
|---|---|
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
Map of the South Eastern Region | |
| Coordinates: 35°51′57.2″N 14°30′49.5″E | |
| Country |  Malta |
| Island | Malta |
| Act No. XVI of 2009 | 30 September 2009 |
| Seat | Valletta |
| Government Regional Committee | |
| • Regional President | Paul Farrugia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.2 km2 (14.0 sq mi) |
| Population (March 2014) | |
| • Total | 99,301 |
| • Density | 2,700/km2 (7,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 |
| Dialing code | 356 |
| Local councils | 15 |
| Website | Official Website |
It was created by the Act No. XVI of 2009 out of part of Malta Xlokk.[1]
Administrative divisions
Districts
South Eastern Region includes parts of the South Eastern and Southern Harbour Districts.
Local councils
South Eastern Region includes 15 local councils:
- Birgu (Città Vittoriosa) - include the area of Tal-Ħawli
- Bormla (Città Cospicua) - include the area of San Ġwann t'Għuxa
- Fgura - include the area of Tal-Liedna
- Floriana - include the areas of Sa Maison, Balzunetta and Valletta Waterfront
- Kalkara - include the areas of Rinella, Bighi, Ricasoli and Smart City Malta
- Marsa - include the areas of Albert Town and Menqa
- Marsaskala - include the areas of St. Thomas' Bay, Żonqor Battery and Bellavista
- Marsaxlokk - include the areas of Delimara and Tas-Silġ
- Paola - include the areas of Għajn Dwieli and Corradino
- Senglea (Città Invicta)
- Tarxien
- Valletta (Città Umilissima)
- Xgħajra
- Żabbar (Città Hompesch) - include the areas of St Peter's and Bulebel iż-Żgħir
- Żejtun (Città Beland) - include the areas of Bulebel, Ġebel San Martin, Bir id-Deheb, Tal-Barrani, Ħajt il-Wied and Ħal Tmin
- Hamlets
- St. Peter's
Regional Committee
The current South Eastern Regional Committee (Maltese: Kumitat Reġjonali Xlokk) is made up of:[2]
| Office | Officeholder |
|---|---|
| President | Paul Farrugia |
| Vice President | Guzeppi Attard |
| Members | Joseph Abela |
| John Boxall | |
| Mario Calleja | |
| Byron Camilleri | |
| Justin John Camilleri | |
| Speranza Chircop | |
| Francis Debono | |
| Alexei Dingli | |
| Nigel Holland | |
| Edric Micallef | |
| Roderick Spiteri | |
| Anthony Valvo | |
| Marc Vella Bonnici | |
| Alison Zerafa | |
| Executive Secretary | Joan Mangion (acting) |
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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