Malta Majjistral | |||||||||||
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Region of Malta | |||||||||||
1993–2009 | |||||||||||
Map of Malta Majjistral | |||||||||||
Area | |||||||||||
• 2005 | 163 km2 (63 sq mi) | ||||||||||
Population | |||||||||||
• 2005 | 227117 | ||||||||||
History | |||||||||||
• Local Councils Act | 30 June 1993 | ||||||||||
• Act No. XVI of 2009 | 30 September 2009 | ||||||||||
Political subdivisions | 3 districts 29 local councils | ||||||||||
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Malta Majjistral, also known as the North Western Region, was a region of Malta between 1993 and 2009. [ citation needed ] It was located on the main island of Malta, bordering Malta Xlokk. The name referred to the Mistral wind, which is Majjistral in Maltese.
The region was created by the Local Councils Act of 30 June 1993,[ citation needed ] and was integrated into the constitution in 2001.[ citation needed ] [1] It was abolished by Act No. XVI of 2009, and it was divided into the Northern Region, Central Region and part of the Southern Region. [2]
The region included 3 statistical districts:
Malta Majjistral included 29 local councils:
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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, which is Xlokk in Maltese.
The Northern Region is one of five regions of Malta. The region includes the northwestern part of the main island of Malta. The region borders the Central and Southern Regions, and is also close to Gozo Region.
The Central Region 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.
The South Eastern Region 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.
The Southern Region is one of five regions of Malta. The region includes the southern part of the main island of Malta. The region borders the Northern, Central and South Eastern Regions.
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