Gozo Region (Maltese: Reġjun Għawdex) is one of five regionsofMalta. The region includes the islands of Gozo, Comino and several little islets such as Cominotto. The region does not border any other regions, but it is close to the Northern Region.
Gozo Region
Reġjun Għawdex
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Map of the Gozo Region
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| Coordinates: 36°02′41.5″N 14°14′20.2″E / 36.044861°N 14.238944°E / 36.044861; 14.238944 | |
| Country |  Malta |
| Islands | Gozo and Comino |
| Local Councils Act | 30 June 1993 |
| Capital | Victoria |
| Government
Regional Committee
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| • Regional President | Samuel Azzopardi (PN) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 68.7 km2 (26.5 sq mi) |
| Population
(March 2014)
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| • Total | 37,342 |
| • Density | 540/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Gozitan |
| Time zone | UTC+1 |
| Dialing code | 356 |
| ISO 3166 code | MT-GO |
| Local councils | 14 |
| Website | Official website |
It was created by the Local Councils Act of 1993. It is the only original region still in existence, since the other two (Malta Majjistral and Malta Xlokk) were split into smaller regions by Act No. XVI of 2009.[1]
Gozo Region corresponds to Gozo and Comino Statistical District.
Gozo Region includes 14 local councils:
The current Gozo Regional Committee (Maltese: Kumitat Reġjonali Għawdex) was created by Act No. XVI of 2009, and was formally constituted in 2012.[2] It is made up of:[3]
| Office | Officeholder |
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| President | Samuel Azzopardi[4] |
| Vice President | Joseph Sultana |
| Members | David Apap Agius |
| Daniel Attard | |
| Mario Azzopardi | |
| Paul Azzopardi | |
| Saviour Borg | |
| Clint Camilleri | |
| Anthony Cassar | |
| Francis Cauchi | |
| Joseph Cordina | |
| Charles Frank Said | |
| Nicky Saliba | |
| Philip Vella | |
| Executive Secretary | Ian Paul Bajada (acting) |
The Gozo Regional Committee is housed in the Banca Giuratale.[3]
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