Malta Majjistral

Malta Majjistral
Region of Malta
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History
 • Local Councils Act 30 June 1993
 • Act No. XVI of 2009 30 September 2009
Area
 • 2005 163 km2 (63 sq mi)
Population
 • 2005 227,117 
Density 1,393.4 /km2  (3,608.8 /sq mi)
Political subdivisions 3 districts
29 local councils

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.

The region was created by the Local Councils Act of 30 June 1993, and was integrated into the constitution in 2001.[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]

Subdivision

Birkirkara
St. Paul's Bay
Mosta

Districts

The region included 3 statistical districts:

Local councils

Malta Majjistral included 29 local councils:

References

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  1. ↑ "Malta" (PDF). Assembly of European Regions. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  2. ↑ "Regions of Malta". Statoids. Retrieved 1 April 2015.

Coordinates: 35°54′N 14°24′E / 35.900°N 14.400°E / 35.900; 14.400

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