Location and Geography of Malta
The political map of Malta shows the country situated in Mediterranean Sea. It is one among the Mediterranean Sea islands lying south of Sicily. The latitudinal and longitudinal extent of the country is 35°50' North and 14°35' East respectively. The island country occupies an area of 316 square kilometers. The coastline of the country extends up to 196.8 kilometers. The country experiences Mediterranean type of climate. The elevation point of the country is Ta'Dmejrek situated at 253 meters above sea level. The lowest point is Mediterranean Sea.
Capital of Malta
The capital of Malta is Valletta. The map of Malta points the capital with a red dot. The city's geographical coordinates are 35° 53' 59'' North latitude and 14°30'53'' East longitude. The city is accessed by its only civilian airport located at Luqa. The neighboring cities are Sliema, Bighi, Vittoriosa, Wied Ghammieq, Il-Gzira and Il-Furjana.
Important Cities of Malta
The black dots on the map of Malta represent important cities. Some of the cities are listed below:
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| Region | Population | Area(km.²) | Area(mi.²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central | 102,380 | 23 | 9 |
| Gozo | 31,007 | 69 | 27 |
| Northern | 85,834 | 113 | 44 |
| South Eastern | 89,974 | 77 | 30 |
| Southern | 95,767 | 34 | 13 |
| Total | 404,962 | 315 | 122 |
Note : - Population: 2005-11-27 census.
Area: Derived by adding areas of component local councils.
Last Updated On : October 25, 2012






