Names can have variants
Official records provide Maltese locality names and the council connected to the place.
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Malta Villages: Find the Correct Locality and Council
Everyday descriptions such as village, town or suburb are useful, but formal tasks need an official locality name and local-council record. Use the Office of the Address Registrar and the locality-and-regional map to verify spelling, parent locality, council and region before using an address or publishing a list.
Last checked: 15 August 2026. Rules, services, prices and timetables can change; confirm the relevant official source before acting.
Verify a Maltese village or settlement
- Search the official Localities record using the English or Maltese spelling you know.
- Check whether the place is shown as a locality or as part of another locality.
- Record the linked local council and region if the task is administrative.
- Use the exact official spelling for an address, form, map or dataset.
What to know before you act
Some settlements sit within a locality
A well-known settlement can be recorded under a parent locality, which matters for addresses and statistics.
Avoid arbitrary 'best village' lists
This guide is for reliable identification and planning, not a ranking of places to live or visit.
Official sources to check
These links are the source of truth for current procedures, eligibility, amounts, deadlines and service changes.
- Office of the Address Registrar: Localities
Official locality, council and region records. - Research Innovation Unit: Locality and regional map
Official locality names, boundaries and regional groupings.
Freshness policy: Verify official spelling, council and address details each time they are used in a formal context.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find a list of Malta villages?
Start with the official Localities record, which identifies localities, councils and regional information.
How do I check a village's local council?
Look up the locality in the Office of the Address Registrar's official record.
Why does an address use a different locality name?
A settlement may be recorded as part of a parent locality. Use the official address record rather than a colloquial label.