The Port Region (Maltese: Reġjun tal-Port) is one of the six regions of Malta. The region is located in the southeastern part of the main island of Malta. The region borders the Eastern and Southern Regions.

Port Region
Reġjun tal-Port
Valletta
Map of the Port Region
Map of the Port Region
Coordinates: 35°51′57.2″N 14°30′49.5″E / 35.865889°N 14.513750°E / 35.865889; 14.513750
Country Malta
IslandMalta
Act No. XIV of 201926 April 2019
SeatTarxien
Government
       Regional Council
 • Regional PresidentPaul Farrugia
Area
 • Total15.75 km2 (6.08 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total69,880
 • Density4,400/km2 (11,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1
Dialing code356
Local councils11
WebsiteOfficial Website

It was created by the Act No. XIV of 2019 out of part of the South Eastern Region, and became effective in 2022[1]

Administrative divisions

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Districts

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Port Region includes most of the Southern Harbour district.

Local Councils

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Port Region includes 11 local councils:

References

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  1. ^ "About us - Reġjun Lvant".
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