Malta · Region · General information
Central Malta
Villages and towns around Mosta, Naxxar, the Three Villages and Rabat–Mdina: traditional houses, gardens and easy access to everywhere on the island.
Central Malta is the belt of towns and villages between the harbour conurbation and the west coast. Mosta (with its Rotunda), Naxxar, Attard, Balzan and Lija, Birkirkara, Rabat and the old capital Mdina are here. The area combines village cores with newer residential zones and is popular with families.
- Character
- Village life with good amenities; less seasonal than the coast.
- Lifestyle
- Residential, village cores, family life.
- Schools & education
- Many schools including international options.
- Healthcare
- Mater Dei Hospital.
- Transport
- Central bus hubs; main roads to Valletta, the airport and the north.
- Property market (general information)
- Houses of character, townhouses, villas with gardens and modern apartments.
- Cost of living
- Moderate to upper-mid (general information).
Sources & Verification
Verified 1 October 2026 against the sources below- EU Institution
Eurostat — Population and demography (demo_pjan, demo_pjanind, demo_gind, demo_r_d3dens, migr_pop1ctz, demo_mlexpec, ilc_lvph01)
Eurostat — European Commission (data transmitted by NSO Malta)
Population on 1 January; population density; crude rates; citizenship; median age; life expectancy; household size
- Published
- 25 Sept 2026
- Effective
- —
- Last checked
- 01 Oct 2026
- Status
- Active
Reference: EUROSTAT-POPGeneral information - Secondary
OpenStreetMap — place coordinates
OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Coordinates for localities, beaches and services (approximate, community-maintained)
- Published
- —
- Effective
- —
- Last checked
- 01 Oct 2026
- Status
- Active
Reference: OSMGeneral information