South Eastern Region

This article is about the present region in Malta. For the former region, see Malta Xlokk. For other uses, see Southeast (disambiguation).
South Eastern Region
Reġjun Xlokk
Region of Malta


Coat of arms

Map of the South Eastern Region
Coordinates: MT 35°51′57.2″N 14°30′49.5″E / 35.865889°N 14.513750°E / 35.865889; 14.513750Coordinates: MT 35°51′57.2″N 14°30′49.5″E / 35.865889°N 14.513750°E / 35.865889; 14.513750
Country  Malta
Island Malta
Act No. XVI of 2009 30 September 2009
Seat Tarxien
Government       Regional Committee
  Regional President Paul Farrugia
Area
  Total 36.2 km2 (14.0 sq mi)
Population (March 2014)
  Total 99,301
  Density 2,700/km2 (7,100/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1
Dialing code 356
Local councils 15
Website Official website

The South Eastern Region (Maltese: Reġjun Xlokk) is one of five regions of Malta. The region includes the southeastern part of the main island of Malta, including the capital Valletta. The region borders the Central and Southern Regions.

It was created by the Act No. XVI of 2009 out of part of Malta Xlokk.[1]

Subdivision

Districts

South Eastern Region includes parts of the South Eastern and Southern Harbour Districts.

Local councils

South Eastern Region includes 15 local councils:

Hamlets

Regional Committee

The current South Eastern Regional Committee (Maltese: Kumitat Reġjonali Xlokk) is made up of:[2]

Office Officeholder
President Paul Farrugia
Vice President Guzeppi Attard
Members Joseph Abela
John Boxall
Mario Calleja
Byron Camilleri
Justin John Camilleri
Speranza Chircop
Francis Debono
Alexei Dingli
Nigel Holland
Edric Micallef
Roderick Spiteri
Anthony Valvo
Marc Vella Bonnici
Alison Zerafa
Executive Secretary Joan Mangion (acting)

References

  1. "Regions of Malta". Statoids. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  2. "Kumitati Reġjonali". Government of Malta. Archived from the original on 6 June 2015.
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