South Eastern Region
former region of Malta
The South Eastern Region (Maltese: Reġjun Xlokk) is a former region of Malta. The region included the southeastern part of the main island of Malta, including the capital Valletta. The region bordered the Central and Southern Regions.
It was created by the Act No. XVI of 2009 out of part of Malta Xlokk. Act No. XIV of 2019 abolished the region, and its territory was divided between the newly formed Port Region and the Southern Region.
Administrative divisions
Districts
South Eastern Region included parts of the South Eastern and Southern Harbour Districts.
Local councils
South Eastern Region included 15 local councils:
Birgu (Città Vittoriosa) - include the area of Tal-Ħawli
Bormla (Città Cospicua) - include the area of San Ġwann t'Għuxa
Fgura - include the area of Tal-Liedna
Floriana - include the areas of Sa Maison, Balzunetta and Valletta Waterfront
Kalkara - include the areas of Rinella, Bighi, Ricasoli and Smart City Malta
Marsa - include the areas of Albert Town and Menqa
Marsaskala - include the areas of St. Thomas' Bay, Żonqor Battery and Bellavista
Marsaxlokk - include the areas of Delimara and Tas-Silġ
Paola - include the areas of Għajn Dwieli and Corradino
Senglea (Città Invicta)
Tarxien
Valletta (Città Umilissima)
Xgħajra
Żabbar (Città Hompesch) - include the areas of St Peter's and Bulebel iż-Żgħir
Żejtun (Città Beland) - include the areas of Bulebel, Ġebel San Martin, Bir id-Deheb, Tal-Barrani, Ħajt il-Wied and Ħal Tmin
Hamlets
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