Six NSO districts
NSO's classification lists Southern Harbour, Northern Harbour, South Eastern, Western, Northern, and Gozo and Comino.
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Malta Districts: Official Locality Classification
For statistics, the National Statistics Office groups Malta's localities into six districts: Southern Harbour, Northern Harbour, South Eastern, Western, Northern, and Gozo and Comino. Use the official classification when comparing datasets, because 'district', 'region' and a colloquial area name are not always the same thing.
Last checked: 15 August 2026. Rules, services, prices and timetables can change; confirm the relevant official source before acting.
Use district information accurately
- Start with the NSO District Classification rather than an informal area list.
- Check the locality spelling against the official classification.
- Keep the district label attached to the source and date when comparing statistics.
- Do not substitute a local-government region or electoral district for an NSO statistical district.
What to know before you act
Locality grouping is explicit
The classification lists the localities that belong to each district.
Terms are not interchangeable
Statistical districts, regional councils, local councils and electoral areas can be different classifications.
Official sources to check
These links are the source of truth for current procedures, eligibility, amounts, deadlines and service changes.
- National Statistics Office: District Classification
Official locality-to-district classification. - National Statistics Office: Regional Statistics
Official regional statistical context and methods.
Freshness policy: Use the current NSO classification whenever publishing district-level statistics or a locality grouping.
Frequently asked questions
How many districts are there in Malta?
NSO's statistical classification has six districts. Use the current page for the locality list and context.
Is Gozo a district?
NSO's classification includes a Gozo and Comino district.
Is a Malta district the same as a region?
Not necessarily. Check the classification used by the source; this guide separates NSO districts from local-government regions.