The South Eastern Region ( mt, Reġjun Xlokk) is one of five
regions of
Malta
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. The region includes the southeastern part of the
main island of Malta, including the capital
Valletta
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. The region borders the
Central
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and
Southern Regions.
It was created by the Act No. XVI of 2009 out of part of
Malta Xlokk.
Subdivision
Districts
South Eastern Region includes parts of the
South Eastern and
Southern Harbour Districts.
Local councils
South Eastern Region includes 15 local councils:
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Birgu (Città Vittoriosa) - include the area of
Tal-Ħawli
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Bormla (Città Cospicua) - include the area of
San Ġwann t'Għuxa
*
Fgura
Fgura ( mt, Il-Fgura, it, Figura) is a town in the South Eastern Region of Malta. It has a population of 13,066 as of 2021. Its northern fringes are bordered by the Cottonera Lines of fortifications while it merges with the towns of Żabbar to ...
- include the area of
Tal-Liedna
*
Floriana - include the areas of
Sa Maison,
Balzunetta and
Valletta Waterfront
*
Kalkara - include the areas of
Rinella Rinella may refer to:
* Steven Rinella
*Fort Rinella
The Rinella Battery ( mt, Batterija ta' Rinella) is a Victorian battery in Kalkara, Malta. It is commonly referred to as Fort Rinella ( mt, Forti Rinella), although it was never classified a ...
,
Bighi,
Ricasoli and
Smart City Malta
*
Marsa - include the areas of
Albert Town and
Menqa
*
Marsaskala
Marsaskala ( mt, Wied il-Għajn), also written as Marsascala and abbreviated as M'Skala, is a seaside town in the South Eastern Region of Malta which has grown around the small harbour at the head of Marsaskala Bay, a long, narrow inlet also kno ...
- include the areas of
St. Thomas' Bay,
Żonqor Battery and
Bellavista
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Marsaxlokk
Marsaxlokk () is a small, traditional fishing village in the South Eastern Region of Malta. It has a harbour, and is a tourist attraction known for its views, fishermen and history. As at March 2014, the village had a population of 3,534. The ...
- include the areas of
Delimara and
Tas-Silġ
*
Paola
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- include the areas of
Għajn Dwieli and
Corradino
*
Senglea (Città Invicta)
*
Tarxien
Tarxien ( mt, Ħal Tarxien) is a town in the South Eastern Region of Malta. Its population stood at 8583 in March 2014.
The town is most notable for the Tarxien Temples, a megalithic temple complex which is among the oldest freestanding struct ...
*
Valletta (Città Umilissima)
*
Xgħajra
Xgħajra ( mt, Ix-Xgħajra) is a small village in the South Eastern Region of Malta. It is located on the coast, about halfway between Valletta and Marsaskala. Its local football club is known as the Xgħajra Tornadoes F.C. Contrary to popular be ...
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Żabbar (Città Hompesch) - include the areas of
St Peter's and
Bulebel iż-Żgħir
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Żejtun (Città Beland) - include the areas of
Bulebel,
Ġebel San Martin,
Bir id-Deheb,
Tal-Barrani,
Ħajt il-Wied and
Ħal Tmin
;Hamlets
*
St. Peter's
Regional Committee
The current South Eastern Regional Committee ( mt, Kumitat Reġjonali Xlokk) is made up of:
References
External links
{{Regions of Malta
Regions of Malta
States and territories established in 2009
2009 establishments in Malta