Malta Xlokk

This article is about the former region of Malta. For the present region, see South Eastern Region.
Malta Xlokk
Region of Malta
1993–2009 →
 
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Map of Malta Xlokk
History
 • Local Councils Act 30 June 1993
 • Act No. XVI of 2009 30 September 2009
Area
 • 2005 64 km2 (25 sq mi)
Population
 • 2005 140,882 
Density 2,201.3 /km2  (5,701.3 /sq mi)
Political subdivisions 2 districts
25 local councils

Malta Xlokk, also known as the South Eastern Region, was a region of Malta between 1993 and 2009. It was located on the main island of Malta, bordering Malta Majjistral. It included the capital Valletta. The name referred to the Sirocco wind, which is Xlokk 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 Southern Region and part of the South Eastern Region.[2]

Subdivision

Valletta
Żabbar
Marsaskala

Districts

The region included 2 statistical districts:

Local councils

Malta Xlokk included 25 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°51′N 14°30′E / 35.850°N 14.500°E / 35.850; 14.500

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