Northern Region Reġjun Tramuntana |
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Region of Malta | ||
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Map of the Northern Region |
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Coordinates: 35°57′00.8″N 14°24′44.0″E / 35.950222°N 14.412222°ECoordinates: 35°57′00.8″N 14°24′44.0″E / 35.950222°N 14.412222°E | ||
Country | Malta | |
Island | Malta | |
Act No. XVI of 2009 | 30 September 2009 | |
Seat | St. Paul's Bay | |
Government Regional Committee | ||
• Regional President | Anthony Mifsud | |
Area | ||
• Total | 112.9 km2 (43.6 sq mi) | |
Population (March 2014) | ||
• Total | 102,892 | |
• Density | 910/km2 (2,400/sq mi) | |
Time zone | UTC+1 | |
Dialing code | 356 | |
Local councils | 12 | |
Website |
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The Northern Region (Maltese: Reġjun Tramuntana) 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.
It was created by the Act No. XVI of 2009 out of part of Malta Majjistral.
Northern Region includes the entire Northern District and parts of the Northern Harbour District and Western Districts.
Northern Region includes 12 local councils:
The current Northern Regional Committee (Maltese: Kumitat Reġjonali Tramuntana) is made up of: