List of Malta Regions and Capitals

Malta is a small archipelago country located in the central Mediterranean Sea. It consists of three main islands: Malta, Gozo, and Comino. The country is divided into five administrative regions, which are further divided into local councils.

Malta is an island country in the Mediterranean Sea located south of Italy. The country is divided into 6 statistical regions and 68 local councils for local administration and governance. Valletta is the national capital and one of the main historic cities in Malta.

The country includes limestone islands, coastal cliffs, harbors, historic fortified cities, and densely populated urban areas spread across the Maltese archipelago. Different regions are known for tourism, maritime trade, cultural heritage, financial services, and Mediterranean agriculture.

Key Facts

• National capital: Valletta
• Total population: 575,000 (Official estimate 2025)
• Total area: 316 km² (122 sq miles)
• Currency: Euro (€ , EUR)
• Bordering countries: None - island nation
• Total Statistical Regions: 6
• Total Local Councils: 68

List of Regions and Administrative Centers of Malta

Total regions shown: 6 | Combined population: 575,000 | Combined area: 316 km²

Largest Regions by Area

• Northern Region - 29 sq mi (74 km²)
• Gozo Region - 26 sq mi (67 km²)
• Central Region - 21 sq mi (55 km²)
• Southern Region - 18 sq mi (46 km²)
• South Eastern Region - 17 sq mi (45 km²)
• Western Region - 11 sq mi (29 km²)

Most Populous Regions

• Central Region - Population: 165,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Northern Region - Population: 120,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Southern Region - Population: 110,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• South Eastern Region - Population: 105,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Gozo Region - Population: 42,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
• Western Region - Population: 33,000 (Official Estimate 2025)

Smallest Regions by Area

• Western Region - 11 sq mi (29 km²)
• South Eastern Region - 17 sq mi (45 km²)
• Southern Region - 18 sq mi (46 km²)
• Central Region - 21 sq mi (55 km²)
• Gozo Region - 26 sq mi (67 km²)
• Northern Region - 29 sq mi (74 km²)

Regions by Island Grouping

• Gozo Island: Gozo Region
• Malta Island: Central Region, Northern Region, South Eastern Region, Southern Region, Western Region

Landlocked Regions

• None - all regions in Malta have access to the Mediterranean coastline.

Regions with Coastline

• Central Region
• Gozo Region
• Northern Region
• South Eastern Region
• Southern Region
• Western Region

Regions Sharing Borders with Other Countries

• None - Malta is an island nation in the Mediterranean Sea.

Largest Local Councils by Population

Sources

• National Statistics Office Malta
• World Bank - Malta Data
• CIA World Factbook - Malta
• Encyclopaedia Britannica - Malta
• Government of Malta