Districts of Malta

The three main types of such districts – statistical, electoral at national level, and policing – have no mainstream administrative effect as the regions and local councils function as the only administrative divisions of the country.

The South Eastern District and Southern Harbour District form the South Eastern Region (Malta Xlokk).

[1][2] The Southern Harbour District forms part of Malta Xlokk.

It contains 14 local councils including the all but western suburbs of the capital Valletta and the small cities Birgu, Cospicua, Senglea and Żabbar.

The Northern Harbour District forms part of the Central Region.

The South Eastern District forms part of Malta Xlokk.

The Western District forms part of Malta Majjistral.

It contains 14 local councils including the city of Victoria (or Rabat).

[3][4] This district consists of the islands of Gozo and Comino Following the 2022 amendments to the police district's boundaries and compositions, Malta has 2 police regions which fall under the responsibility of 2 distinct Assistant Commissioners.

Each district is administered by its nominated Superintendent and has its own police headquarters.