Northern Region (Tramuntana)
Region of Malta
The Northern Region (Maltese: Reġjun Tramuntana) is one of six regions of Malta. The region includes the northwestern part of the main island of Malta. The region borders the Eastern, Southern and Western Regions, and is also close to Gozo Region.
Northern Region
Reġjun Tramuntana | |
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![]() Map of the Northern Region | |
Coordinates: 35°57′00.8″N 14°24′44.0″E / 35.950222°N 14.412222°E / 35.950222; 14.412222 | |
Country | ![]() |
Island | Malta |
Act No. XVI of 2009 | 30 September 2009 |
Seat | St. Paul's Bay |
Government Regional Council | |
• Regional President | Clifford Galea |
Area | |
• Total | 82.07 km2 (31.69 sq mi) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 118,588 |
• Density | 1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 |
Dialing code | 356 |
Local councils | 9 |
Website | Official website |
It was created by the Act No. XVI of 2009 out of part of Malta Majjistral.[1] Act No. XIV of 2019, which led to a regional reform in 2021, altered the region's composition and reduced its local councils from 12 to 9.
- ^ "Regions of Malta". Statoids. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
Where can I visit?
Mellieħa
Local council in Northern Region, Malta
Mġarr
Local council in Northern Region, Malta
Mosta
Local council in Northern Region, Malta
St Paul's Island
Small island off Selmun near the north-east of the main island of Malta
Rotunda of Mosta
Church in Mosta, Malta
St. Paul's Bay
Local council in Northern Region, Malta
Għargħur
Local council in Northern Region, Malta
Naxxar
Local council in Northern Region, Malta
San Andrea School
School in Mġarr, Malta
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa
Church in Mellieħa, Malta