Malta Majjistral, also known as the North Western Region, was a region of Malta between 1993 and 2009. It was located on the main island of Malta, bordering Malta Xlokk. The name referred to the Mistral wind, which is Majjistral in Maltese.
The region was created by the Local Councils Act of 30 June 1993, and was integrated into the constitution in 2001. It was abolished by Act No. XVI of 2009, and it was divided into the Northern Region, Central Region and part of the Southern Region.
Subdivision
Districts The region included 3 statistical districts: Northern Northern Harbour Western
Local councils Malta Majjistral included 29 local councils:
Attard Balzan Birkirkara Dingli Għargħur Gżira Ħamrun Iklin Lija Mdina (Città Notabile) Mellieħa Mġarr Mosta Msida Mtarfa Naxxar Pembroke Pietà Qormi (Città Pinto) Rabat San Ġiljan San Ġwann San Pawl il-Baħar Santa Venera Siġġiewi (Città Ferdinand) Sliema Swieqi Ta' Xbiex Żebbuġ (Città Rohan)
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