Central Region, Malta
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The Central Region (Maltese: Reġjun Ċentrali) is a former region of Malta. The region included the central part of the main island of Malta, and bordered the Northern, Southern and South Eastern Regions.
2014
23.6 km2 (9.1 sq mi)Political subdivisions13 local councils
| Central Region | |||||||||||
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| Region of Malta | |||||||||||
| 2009–2019 | |||||||||||
Flag
 Coat of arms
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 Map of the Central Region | |||||||||||
| Area | |||||||||||
• 2014 | 23.6 km2 (9.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||
| Population | |||||||||||
• 2014 | 111,994 | ||||||||||
| History | |||||||||||
• Act No. XVI of 2009 | 30 September 2009 | ||||||||||
• Act No. XIV of 2019 | 26 April 2019 | ||||||||||
| Political subdivisions | 13 local councils | ||||||||||
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It was created by the Act No. XVI of 2009 out of part of Malta Majjistral.[1] Act No. XIV of 2019 replaced the region with Eastern Region, significantly changing its composition[2]
Administrative divisions
Districts
Central Region included parts of the Northern Harbour and Western Districts.
Local councils
Central Region included 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 last Central Regional Committee (Maltese: Kumitat Reġjonali Ċentrali) was made up of:[3]
| 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 |
