Malta cities list with latitude and longitude in Excel, CSV, SQL, XML, JSON formats
Last update : 16 December 2025.
This is the best list of 190 cities in the Malta available in 5 formats ( Excel, CSV, JSON, SQL, XML ). You will find only data associated with the cities of a country (capital, towns and villages). There is no information concerning the environment, such as the location of a river or a mountain, for example. All cities are associated with regions and sub-regions (where available).
Each file contains the following data: Geoname_ID, City, Alternate_Name, Country_Code, Region, Sub_region, Latitude, Longitude, Elevation, Population, Timezone, Fcode_Name. See the FAQ below for a detailed explanation.
Here is an example of the data from the Malta file that you are going to retrieve. The data is displayed here in the form of a table:
| Geoname_ID | City | Alternate_Name | Country_Code | Region | Sub_region | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Population | Timezone | Fcode_Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2562693 | Munxar | Monsciar,Munshar,Munxar | MT | Il-Munxar | 36.03 | 14.23333 | 840 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2562474 | Ta’ Ċantar | Ta’ Cantar,Ta’ Ciantar,Ta’ Ciantar,Ta’ Ċantar | MT | Ħaż-Żabbar | 35.86972 | 14.53667 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562735 | Imġarr | Imgarr,Imgiar,Imjar,Imġarr,L-Mgarr,L-Mġarr,Mgar,Mgarr,Mġarr,Мгар | MT | L-Imġarr | 35.92056 | 14.36639 | 3802 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2562406 | Tal-Ħandaq | Il Handak,Tal Handak,Tal-Handaq,Tal-Ħandaq | MT | Qormi | 35.87083 | 14.46806 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 8337353 | Pembroke | Pembroke,Pembrukas,Pemproouk,pembeulokeu,Πέμπροουκ,پیمبروک، مالٹا,펨브로크 | MT | Pembroke | 35.93056 | 14.47639 | 3842 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2562707 | Miżieb | Il Miziep,Il-Mizieb,Il-Miżieb,Mizieb,Miżieb | MT | Il-Mellieħa | 35.95 | 14.35806 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562881 | Il-Wilġa | MT | L-Għarb | 36.0575 | 14.20944 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | |||
| 2562483 | Ta’ Brared | Ta Braret,Ta’ Brared,Ta’ Brared | MT | Il-Mosta | 35.92889 | 14.40222 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562798 | L-Imbordin | L-Imbordin,Tal-Imbordin | MT | Saint Paul’s Bay | 35.94333 | 14.37167 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562273 | Xgħajra | Ix-Xghara,Ix-Xgħara,Sh’ayra,Shghaira,Sh’ayra,Xghaira,Xghajra,Xgħajra | MT | Ix-Xgħajra | 35.88556 | 14.5475 | 1830 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2562683 | Naxxar | In-Naxxar,Nasaras,Nasciar,Nasciaro,Nashar,Naxaro,Naxxar,Našaras,na sha er,nasar,nashar,nasyaleu,ناسار,ناشار,納沙爾,나샤르 | MT | In-Naxxar | 35.91361 | 14.44361 | 14890 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2562290 | Wardija Crossroads | Wardia Cross Roads,Wardija Crossroads | MT | Saint Paul’s Bay | 35.93806 | 14.41111 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562424 | Tal-Barrani | MT | Iż-Żejtun | 35.85639 | 14.52028 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | |||
| 2563186 | Biskra | Biskra,Il Biskra | MT | Il-Mellieħa | 35.96639 | 14.34694 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562655 | Qala | Casal Qala,Il-Qala,Kala,La Cala,Qala,alla,آلا، مالٹا,알라 | MT | Il-Qala | 36.03611 | 14.30944 | 1929 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562755 | Marsa | Il-Marsa,Marsa,ma er sa,maleusa,marsa,Μάρσα,Марса,Մարսա,مارسا,مارسا، مالٹا,馬爾薩,마르사 | MT | Il-Marsa | 35.87917 | 14.49528 | 5454 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2562774 | Magħtab | El Mghatap,El Mghatáp,Il Maghtab,Il Magħtab,Maghtab,Magħtab | MT | In-Naxxar | 35.93639 | 14.44778 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562860 | Is-Sellum | MT | Il-Mellieħa | 35.96639 | 14.35889 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | |||
| 2562717 | Misraħ Ħlantun | Misrah Blandon,Misrah Blandun,Misrah Hlantun,Misraħ Ħlantun | MT | Safi | 35.82806 | 14.49083 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 7302254 | Paceville | MT | Saint Julian | 35.92378 | 14.48949 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | |||
| 2563191 | Birkirkara | B’Kara,Birchircara,Birkirkara,B’Kara,Casal Birchircara,byrqyrqrh,Биркиркара,בירקירקרה,ቢርኪርካራ | MT | Birkirkara | 35.89722 | 14.46111 | 24356 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2562980 | Ħofret ir-Rizz | Hofret ir-Rizz,Hofriet ir Ritz,Ħofret ir-Rizz | MT | Ir-Rabat | 35.87333 | 14.37667 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2563090 | Għajn il-Kbira | Ghain Il Cbira,Ghajn il-Kbira,Għajn il-Kbira | MT | Is-Siġġiewi | 35.85444 | 14.40806 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562373 | Tal-Pitkal | Tal Pictal,Tal Pitcal,Tal-Pitkal | MT | Dingli | 35.86 | 14.37056 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562971 | Id-Daħar | MT | Il-Mellieħa | 35.97639 | 14.33278 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | |||
| 2562897 | Il-Qajjenza | Il Kaiienza,Il-Qajenza,Il-Qajjenza,Kaienza,Kayenza | MT | Birżebbuġa | 35.83389 | 14.535 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562254 | Żonqor | Zonkor,Zonqor,Żonqor | MT | Marsaskala | 35.87083 | 14.565 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2563066 | Għammar | MT | L-Għasri | 36.06611 | 14.21833 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | |||
| 2562788 | Luqa | Casal Luca,Hal Luqa,Luca,Luqa,MLA,Ħal Luqa | MT | Luqa | 35.85889 | 14.48861 | 6162 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2562840 | Ix-Xgħajriet | Ix Xghairat,Ix-Xghajriet,Ix-Xgħajriet | MT | Is-Swieqi | 35.92139 | 14.46278 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2563230 | Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq | Bahar ic-Caghaq,Bahar it Chiak,Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq | MT | In-Naxxar | 35.93861 | 14.45417 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2563062 | Hal Gharghur | Gharghur,Għargħur | MT | Ħal Għargħur | 35.92409 | 14.45118 | 2857 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2562815 | Kirkop | Casal Chircop,Hal-Kirkop,Kirkop,Ħal-Kirkop | MT | Kirkop | 35.84222 | 14.48528 | 2397 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 10401834 | Smart City | SmartCity | MT | Il-Kalkara | 35.8903 | 14.54032 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562809 | L-Andrijiet | L-Andrijiet,L`Andrijet,L‘Andrijet | MT | Ir-Rabat | 35.88611 | 14.36583 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562288 | Wied Fulija | MT | Iż-Żurrieq | 35.81833 | 14.4775 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | |||
| 2563150 | Delimara | Delimara | MT | Marsaxlokk | 35.82472 | 14.55972 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562634 | Qbajjar | Qbajjar | MT | Iż-Żebbuġ | 36.07778 | 14.25028 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2563181 | Cospicua | Bormla,Cospicua,Cospiosa,Kospikoua,boleumla,kaspykwa,ke si pi kua,kwsbykw,kwspykwa,Κοσπίκουα,Бормла,Բորմլա,كوسبيكو,کاسپیکوا,کوسپیکوا,کۆسپیکوا,科斯皮夸,보름라 | MT | Bormla | 35.88556 | 14.5275 | 6096 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2564671 | Il-Baħrija | MT | Ir-Rabat | 35.89444 | 14.34861 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | |||
| 2562362 | Ta’ Qali | Ta Kali,Ta’ Qali,Ta-Ali,Ta’ Qali,Та-Али | MT | Attard | 35.89417 | 14.42722 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2563074 | Il-Qortin ta’ Għajn Żejtuna | Il Kortin ta Ghain Zeituna,Il Kortin ta’ Ghain Zejtuna,Il Kortin ta’ Ghain Zejtuna,Il-Kortin ta’ Ghajn Zejtuna,Il-Kortin ta’ Għajn Żejtuna,Il-Qortin ta’ Ghajn Zejtuna,Il-Qortin ta’ Għajn Żejtuna | MT | Il-Mellieħa | 35.96389 | 14.37139 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562793 | L-Iskorvit | L-Iskirvit,L-Iskorvit,Ta Liscurvit,Ta’ L-Iskirvit,Tal Iscorvit,Tal Iskolviet,Ta’ L-Iskirvit | MT | L-Imġarr | 35.91306 | 14.35556 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2563079 | Għajn Tuffieħa | Ghain Tuffieha,Ghajn Tuffieha,Għajn Tuffieħa | MT | L-Imġarr | 35.92583 | 14.35333 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562280 | Xagħra | Caccia,Ix-Xaghra,Ix-Xagħra,Kacca,Kacha,Kaċċa,Shaghra,Xaghra,Xagħra | MT | Ix-Xagħra | 36.05 | 14.26444 | 3680 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2562850 | Swieqi | Is Suieki,Is-Swieki,Is-Swieqi,Sviji,Svikis,Swieqi,seuwii,si wei ji,swyky,swyqy,swyyay,Свийи,سویئای,سویقی,سویکی,斯維吉,스위이 | MT | Is-Swieqi | 35.9225 | 14.48 | 14452 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2562349 | Tarxien | Casal Tarxien,Hal Tarxien,Tarscen,Tarshien,Tarshin,Tarsinas,Tarxien,Taršinas,Tirix,ta er xin,taleusin,tarshyn,tarshyyn,trzyn,Ħal Tarxien,Таршин,Таршіен,تارشیئن,تارشین,ترزین,塔爾欣,타르신 | MT | Ta’ Xbiex | 35.86583 | 14.515 | 8627 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2562261 | Haz-Zebbug | Haz-Zebbug,Lebbug,Zebbudzh,Ħaż-Żebbuġ,Зеббудж | MT | Ħaż-Żebbuġ | 35.87194 | 14.44111 | 11079 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2562687 | Nadur | In-Nadur,Nadur | MT | In-Nadur | 36.03778 | 14.29417 | 3933 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2562801 | Lija | Casal Lia,Hal Lija,Lia,Lidza,Lidža,Lija,liya,lyya,Ħal Lija,لییا,리야 | MT | Lija | 35.90056 | 14.44639 | 3202 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2562701 | Mqabba | Casal Micabiba,Imkabba,L-Imqabba,Micabba | MT | L-Imqabba | 35.84763 | 14.46824 | 3339 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2562694 | Imtarfa | Imtarfa,Imtarfa Barracks,L-Imtarfa,Mtarfa | MT | Mtarfa | 35.89333 | 14.39889 | 2615 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2562989 | Ħas-Sajd | Has-Said,Has-Sajd,Ħas-Sajd | MT | Ħaż-Żabbar | 35.87083 | 14.54333 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2563052 | Għasri | Ghasri,Għasri,Il-Ghasri,Il-Għasri,L-Ghasri,L-Għasri | MT | L-Għasri | 36.05778 | 14.22639 | 631 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2563044 | Għemieri | ’Emieri,Ghemieri,Gomerino,Għemieri,Lands Ghemieri,’Emieri | MT | Ir-Rabat | 35.89222 | 14.36583 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 11856608 | Ghonoq | MT | Saint Lawrence | 36.05767 | 14.20089 | 65 | 76 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562830 | Kalkara | Calcara,Il-Kalkara,Kalkara | MT | Il-Kalkara | 35.88917 | 14.53278 | 3059 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2562514 | Santu Rokku | San Rocco,Santu Rokku | MT | Il-Kalkara | 35.89083 | 14.54056 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2563189 | Birżebbuġa | B’Buga,B’Bugia,Birzbbu,Birzebbu,Birzebbudzha,Birzebbuga,Birzebbugia,Birzebuggia,Birżebbuġa,B’Bugia,B’Buġa,bi er ze bu jia,Бирзеббуджа,比尔泽布贾 | MT | Birżebbuġa | 35.82583 | 14.52694 | 12915 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2562268 | Xrobb il-Għaġin | Xorb-il-Ghagin,Xrobb il-Ghagin,Xrobb il-Għaġin | MT | Marsaxlokk | 35.84056 | 14.56972 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2563089 | Għajn il-Kbira | Ghain il K’bira,Ghain il K’bira,Ghajn il-Kbira,Għajn il-Kbira | MT | Victoria | 36.03861 | 14.23972 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562391 | Tal-Kittienija | Tal Chittienija,Tal-Kittienija | MT | Il-Qrendi | 35.83694 | 14.46833 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562471 | Taċ-Ċawla | MT | Victoria | 36.0375 | 14.24056 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | |||
| 2562622 | Qrendi | Casal Krendi,Crendi,Il-Qrendi,Krendi,Krendis,Qrendi,aryndy,kui lun di,lendi,آریندی,奎倫迪,렌디 | MT | Il-Qrendi | 35.83472 | 14.45833 | 3148 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2562696 | Msieraħ | L-Imsierah,Msierah,Msieraħ | MT | L-Imsida | 35.9 | 14.48333 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2563085 | Għajn Qajjied | Ghain Kaiet,Ghain Kaijet,Ghajn Qajjet,Ghajn Qajjied,Għajn Qajjet,Għajn Qajjied | MT | Ir-Rabat | 35.88611 | 14.38667 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562486 | Ta’ Bir Miftuħ | MT | Luqa | 35.85278 | 14.49056 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | |||
| 2562504 | Siġġiewi | Is-Siggiewi,Is-Siġġiewi,Sidzivis,Sidživis,Siggieui,Siggiewi,Sigijevi,Sijuwi,Siġġiewi,Suggeui,sijiwi,sygywy,syjjywy,syjywy,xi jie wei,Сигијеви,سیججیوی,سیجیوی,سیگیوی,錫傑維,시지위 | MT | Is-Siġġiewi | 35.85556 | 14.43639 | 8721 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2562831 | Kalafrana | Kalafrana | MT | Birżebbuġa | 35.81806 | 14.53444 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562518 | Santa Venera | Saint Venera,Santa Venera,Santa Vennera,St. Venera | MT | Saint Venera | 35.89083 | 14.47417 | 7590 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2562792 | Senglea | Isla,L-Isla,Sen’nklea,Senglea,sen ge lai a,seng-geullea,snjlya,synglya,Σενγκλέα,Исла,Сенглеа,סנגלאה,سنجليا,سینگلیا,森格萊阿,셍글레아 | MT | Senglea | 35.8875 | 14.51694 | 2720 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2562421 | Tal-Blata | MT | Il-Mellieħa | 35.96389 | 14.39111 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | |||
| 2562842 | Ix-Xagħra ta’ l-Isqof | Ix-Xaghra ta’ l-Isqof,Ix-Xagħra ta’ l-Isqof,Sha’ra tal Iskof,Shaghra tal Iskof,Sha’ra tal Iskof,Xaghra ta Liskof | MT | Ir-Rabat | 35.86528 | 14.40639 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2563205 | Beżbeżija | Bezbezija,Beżbeżija,Il Busbesia | MT | Il-Mosta | 35.91222 | 14.40861 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562342 | Ta’ San Niklaw | Ta San Niclau,Ta’ San Niklaw,Ta’ San Niklaw | MT | Il-Qrendi | 35.83556 | 14.44167 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562369 | Tal-Veċċa | Tal Veccia,Tal Vechia,Tal-Vecca,Tal-Veċċa | MT | Dingli | 35.85611 | 14.37694 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562443 | Ta’ Ħaxxluq | Ta Haxxluk,Ta’ Haxxluq,Ta’ Ħaxxluq | MT | Is-Siġġiewi | 35.84667 | 14.445 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562906 | Il-Miżieb | Il Misiep,Il Miziep,Il-Mizieb,Il-Miżieb | MT | Iż-Żurrieq | 35.81722 | 14.49528 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562381 | Tal-Merħla | MT | Ir-Rabat | 35.87889 | 14.34389 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | |||
| 2562816 | Kerċem | Kercem,Kerchem,Kerċem | MT | Ta’ Kerċem | 36.04194 | 14.22667 | 1627 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 11856601 | Dwejra | MT | Saint Lawrence | 36.05207 | 14.1909 | 28 | 121 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562679 | Nigred | In-Nigret,Nigred | MT | Ir-Rabat | 35.88278 | 14.38583 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562946 | Gżira | Gzira,Gżira,Il-Gzira,Il-Gżira,Гзира | MT | Il-Gżira | 35.90583 | 14.48806 | 11669 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 10171154 | Marfa | MT | Il-Mellieħa | 35.98584 | 14.34625 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | |||
| 2562528 | Saint Lucia | Saint Lucia,Santa Lucia,Santa Lucija,Santa Luċia,Santa Luċija,St. Lucia | MT | Saint Lucia | 36.04306 | 14.21722 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562744 | Mellieħa | Il-Mellieha,Il-Mellieħa,Mellieha,Mellieħa,Mellikha,Меллиха | MT | Il-Mellieħa | 35.95639 | 14.36222 | 11389 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2562332 | Tas-Santi | MT | L-Imġarr | 35.90611 | 14.35639 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | |||
| 2563081 | Għajnsielem | Ainsielem,Ghain Sielem,Ghajnsielem,Għajnsielem | MT | Għajnsielem | 36.02639 | 14.285 | 2931 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 11856605 | Gebla | MT | Saint Lawrence | 36.0533 | 14.20215 | 72 | 112 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562404 | Tal-Ħlas | MT | Ħaż-Żebbuġ | 35.87306 | 14.45167 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | |||
| 2564765 | Bighi | MT | Il-Kalkara | 35.89235 | 14.52459 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | |||
| 2562260 | Żebbuġ | Iz-Zebbug,Iz-Zebbug (Gozo),Iż-Żebbuġ,Iż-Żebbuġ (Gozo),Zebbug,Zebbug (Gozo),Zebbuj,Zebudzas,Zebudžas,jebuji,zybwj gwzw,Żebbuġ,Żebbuġ (Gozo),زیبوج، گوزو,제부지 | MT | Iż-Żebbuġ | 36.07222 | 14.23583 | 1770 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2562515 | Santu Pietru | San Pietru,Santu Pietru | MT | L-Għarb | 36.06083 | 14.20111 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2565295 | L-Aħrax tal-Għajn | MT | Il-Mellieħa | 35.98111 | 14.33222 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | |||
| 2562429 | Tal-Bajjada | Tal Baiada,Tal-Bajjada | MT | Is-Siġġiewi | 35.83722 | 14.42556 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2563217 | Balzan | Balzan,Casal Balzan,Hal Balzan,Ħal Balzan | MT | Balzan | 35.90028 | 14.455 | 4689 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2563088 | Għajn Klieb | Ghain Clieb,Ghain Klieb,Ghajn Klieb,Għajn Klieb | MT | Ir-Rabat | 35.88556 | 14.38472 | 0 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 7522265 | Comino | Comino,Ephaestia,JCO,Kemmuna,Komino,Комино | MT | Għajnsielem | 36.01465 | 14.33571 | 10 | Europe/Malta | populated place | ||
| 2562617 | Paola | Casal Paola,Casal Paolo,Casal Paula,Paola,Paula,Pawla,Rahal Gdid,Rahal Jedid,Raħal Ġdid,bao la,paolla,paywla,Πάολα,Паола,پائولا,پائۆلا,پاولا، مالٹا,保拉,파올라 | MT | Paola | 35.87306 | 14.49889 | 8706 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
| 2562501 | Sliema | Sliema,Slijema,Slima,Tas-Sliema,seullima,si li ma,slyma,slymh,Σλιέμα,Слима,Слијема,Сліма,סלימה,سلیما,斯利馬,슬리마 | MT | Tas-Sliema | 35.9125 | 14.50194 | 22591 | Europe/Malta | seat of a first-order administrative division |
Malta: A Geographical Snapshot of the Mediterranean Jewel
An Island Nation at the Crossroads of History
Malta, a small archipelago located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, has long been a crossroads of civilizations. The country consists of three inhabited islands—Malta, Gozo, and Comino—along with numerous smaller islets. With a rich history shaped by its strategic position, Malta has seen a mix of influences from Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Normans, and the Knights of St. John, all of whom have left their marks on the island's geography, culture, and architecture.
While the nation's small size might lead one to overlook its geographical significance, Malta's location between Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East has historically made it an important hub for maritime trade, military campaigns, and cultural exchange. Today, Malta continues to be a vibrant and dynamic nation, with its geography playing a key role in its development, economy, and identity.
Understanding Malta requires more than just appreciating its historical and cultural landmarks. To gain a comprehensive understanding of how this island nation operates, one must explore the geographical distribution of its cities, regions, and departments. Accessing detailed geographic data, such as the precise latitude and longitude of each city, provides insights into Malta's spatial organization and how it has grown in relation to its environment.
The Layout of Malta’s Cities and Regions
Malta’s cities are concentrated mainly on the main island of Malta, with Valletta, the capital, standing as the epicenter of government, commerce, and culture. Other significant urban areas include Birkirkara, Sliema, and Marsaxlokk, each with its own distinctive character shaped by geography, history, and modern development.
Malta is divided into several regions, each with its own municipal structure. These regions are generally centered around major cities and towns, which serve as hubs for surrounding villages and rural areas. The island is small enough that urban and rural areas are closely interconnected, but the varying geography, from the urbanized coastlines to the rural interior, means that different regions face unique challenges and opportunities.
For those looking to study Malta's geography in depth, obtaining data about the cities, regions, and departments is key. Understanding the exact locations and spatial relationships between these urban centers and their surrounding areas provides a clearer picture of how the island is structured and how its cities interact. With access to geographic data, it is possible to trace the historical growth of cities and how geography has influenced settlement patterns and infrastructure development.
Latitude and Longitude: Defining Malta’s Geography
Latitude and longitude are fundamental tools in geography, and for a country like Malta, they are essential for understanding the relationships between different urban centers, historical sites, and natural features. The precise coordinates of cities and regions allow geographers to analyze patterns of development, infrastructure, and resource distribution with great accuracy.
For example, the capital city of Valletta is located on a peninsula, making it easily defensible while also serving as a vital port city. Knowing its latitude and longitude not only helps map out its location on a global scale but also enables researchers to study the environmental and historical factors that have shaped its growth. Other cities, like Birkirkara, which is Malta’s largest city, and Sliema, a bustling commercial and residential area, each have their own unique geographic characteristics that influence their development.
By obtaining the coordinates of key cities and regions, one can also assess the connectivity between these areas, such as transportation routes, trade links, and access to natural resources. Furthermore, this data aids in studying how geography affects climate, tourism, and urbanization patterns in different parts of the island. For instance, coastal cities may face different environmental challenges—such as rising sea levels or coastal erosion—compared to inland areas.
The Role of Geography in Malta’s Economic and Social Development
Malta’s geography has played a pivotal role in its economic and social development. Its prime location has historically made it a key player in trade, military strategy, and cultural exchange. Today, its economy is driven by a mix of tourism, services, manufacturing, and increasingly, information technology and financial services. The way in which the country has developed in response to its geography reflects both the opportunities and challenges posed by its small size and location.
The density of the population in urban areas like Valletta, Sliema, and St. Julian's contrasts with the quieter, rural areas found inland and in more remote parts of the island, such as Gozo. This distribution is shaped by Malta’s geography, particularly its coastal areas, which have historically been more accessible for trade and development. As Malta continues to grow economically, understanding the geographical layout of its cities and regions helps policymakers address issues like urban sprawl, housing demand, and transportation infrastructure.
Furthermore, the geographic layout of the island is key to managing its environmental resources. The limited availability of natural resources, such as freshwater, has led to innovative solutions, such as desalination and rainwater harvesting. The distribution of population across Malta’s urban and rural areas also impacts how these resources are utilized and managed.
The Need for Detailed Geographic Data
To fully appreciate the dynamics of Malta’s geography, access to detailed geographic data is essential. This includes data on the cities, regions, and departments, as well as the precise coordinates of key locations. With such data, researchers, urban planners, and policymakers can gain a more nuanced understanding of how Malta’s geography influences its development and growth.
For example, by obtaining the latitude and longitude of cities like Valletta, Birkirkara, or Mdina, researchers can map out urban expansion and examine how infrastructure such as roads, water systems, and energy grids are distributed. Moreover, this data can support efforts in urban planning, tourism management, environmental conservation, and disaster preparedness.
In addition to its academic and policy-making uses, geographic data on Malta is also invaluable for businesses and organizations looking to expand or invest in the country. Whether planning new developments or assessing market potential, having access to accurate geographic data helps ensure that decisions are based on a solid understanding of the country’s spatial and demographic landscape.
Conclusion
Malta’s geographical layout is central to its history, culture, and development. By obtaining detailed data on the cities, regions, and departments of the country, including their latitude and longitude, it is possible to unlock a deeper understanding of the ways in which geography shapes Malta’s economy, society, and environment. This data serves as a powerful tool for researchers, planners, and policymakers, allowing them to make informed decisions that will guide Malta’s future growth and sustainability.
FaQ about Malta
- Geoname_ID: This is a unique identifier for each place or geographical name in the Geoname database.
- City: The name of the place, which can be a town, village or any other form of human settlement.
- Alternate_Name: Other names or appellations that the place may have. These alternative names may be in different languages, dialects or even local names.
- Country_Code: This is the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for the country in which the place is located. For example, "US" for the United States, "FR" for France.
- Region: This represents the first-order administrative division in which the location is situated. For example, this could be a state, province or territory.
- Sub_region: This is a second-order administrative division, such as a county or district, within the region.
- Latitude: The geographical latitude of the location, usually in decimal degrees.
- Longitude: The geographical longitude of the location, also usually in decimal degrees.
- Elevation: The elevation or altitude of the location in relation to sea level, usually measured in metres.
- Population: The estimated number of inhabitants or population of the location.
- Timezone: The time zone in which the location is located, in accordance with global time zone standards.
- Fcode_Name: This is a code that categorises the type of location. For example, "PPL" could mean a populated place, while "PPLC" could be the capital of a political entity.