Postal codes in Malta
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Postal codes in Malta were first introduced in Malta
in 1991. Like those in the United Kingdom and Canada, they are alphanumeric
. Until 2007, they consisted of three letters and two digits, written after the name of the locality. For example, an address in the capital Valletta
would have the following postcode.
In 2007, MaltaPost changed the postcodes
of all Maltese addresses, each post consist of three letters that differ by locality, and four numbers. Under the new system, the postcode for the address above was changed to:
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
in 1991. Like those in the United Kingdom and Canada, they are alphanumeric
Alphanumeric
Alphanumeric is a combination of alphabetic and numeric characters, and is used to describe the collection of Latin letters and Arabic digits or a text constructed from this collection. There are either 36 or 62 alphanumeric characters. The alphanumeric character set consists of the numbers 0 to...
. Until 2007, they consisted of three letters and two digits, written after the name of the locality. For example, an address in the capital Valletta
Valletta
Valletta is the capital of Malta, colloquially known as Il-Belt in Maltese. It is located in the central-eastern portion of the island of Malta, and the historical city has a population of 6,098. The name "Valletta" is traditionally reserved for the historic walled citadel that serves as Malta's...
would have the following postcode.
Malta Chamber of Commerce
Exchange Buildings
Republic Street
Valletta VLT 05
In 2007, MaltaPost changed the postcodes
Postal code
A postal code is a series of letters and/or digits appended to a postal address for the purpose of sorting mail. Once postal codes were introduced, other applications became possible.In February 2005, 117 of the 190 member countries of the Universal Postal Union had postal code systems...
of all Maltese addresses, each post consist of three letters that differ by locality, and four numbers. Under the new system, the postcode for the address above was changed to:
Malta Chamber of Commerce
Exchange Buildings
Republic Street
Valletta VLT 1117
Post Codes and Localities
These are the different post codes and the localities that use them:- GSM: Għajnsielem, Mġarr (Gozo)Mġarr (Gozo)Mġarr is town and harbour at the east end of Gozo, Malta.-History:The town of Mġarr grew up around the shallow harbour which shares its name. Ferry services to Malta were in operation by 1241, and fishing was already established...
, CominoCominoComino is an island of the Maltese archipelago between the islands of Malta and Gozo in the Mediterranean Sea, measuring in area. Named after the cumin seed that once flourished in the Maltese islands, Comino is noted for its tranquility and isolation. It has a permanent population of only four... - GRB: Għarb, Ta' Pinu
- GSR: Għasri
- GHQ: Għaxaq
- BBG: BirżebbuġaBirzebbugaBirżebbuġa is a small but flourishing seaside resort not far from Marsaxlokk in south-east Malta. It is approximately 8 miles from the City of Valletta. Popular among Maltese holiday-makers for decades, this village is perhaps best known for its important archaeological sites, especially Għar...
, Ħal Far, Kalafrana, Marnisi, Qajjenza, St. George's Bay - BKR: BirkirkaraBirkirkaraBirkirkara or B'Kara is a city of 25,858 inhabitants in central Malta. It is the most populated town on the island and consists of four autonomous parishes: St Helen, St Joseph, Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St Mary. It also houses one of the most famous colleges in Malta, St Aloysius' College...
, Fleur-de-Lys, Mrieħel, Ta' Paris - BZN: BalzanBalzanĦal Balzan is small village in Malta, one of the so called three villages, together with Attard and Lija.The village originally consisted of a group of small dwellings and farms but eventually grew, becoming a parish in the 17th century...
, Buontempo Estate - BML: CospicuaCospicuaĊittà Cottonera, Ċittà Cospicua, Cospicua is a double-fortified harbour city on the Mediterranean island of Malta. It is the largest of the Three Cities. It was also given a title as Citta' Cottonera, but erroneously the title is now used to define the whole region...
(Bormla), San Ġwann t'Għuxa - DGL: DingliDingliĦad-Dingli is a village on the west coast of Malta, with a population of 3,326 persons , 13 kilometers from the capital Valletta and two kilometers from the nearest town, Rabat. The village lies on a plateau some 250 metres above sea level, which is one of the highest points of Malta...
- FGR: FguraFguraFgura is a town in the south of Malta. It is one of the 68 local councils.Much of Fgura was built around the 1960s. However, the town has prehistoric roots - there are several tombs in the area - and there is evidence to suggest it was a settlement in Phoenician times...
- FTN: FontanaFontana, GozoIl-Fontana is a village on Gozo Island, Malta, with a population of 846 people .Fontana originated from the suburb of Victoria on the Rabat-Xlendi road. Its local name is "It-Triq tal-Ghajn", , and it took its name from a spring at the bottom of the road leading to Xlendi, known locally as...
- FRN: FlorianaFlorianaFloriana is a town in Malta, just outside the capital city Valletta. Floriana is the birthplace of many famous Maltese, amongst which the composer of the national anthem, 'L-Innu Malti', Robert Samut; former Bishop of Malta Dom Mauro Caruana, the poet Oliver Friggieri, and Swedish Idol winner...
- GDJ: GudjaGudjaGudja is a village in Malta with a population of 2,901 . The village is located on a small hill south of the city of Valletta overlooking Malta International Airport....
- GRG: Għargħur, Xwieki
- GZR: GżiraGziraGżira is a town in the north-eastern coast of Malta between Msida & Sliema, and bordering on Ta' Xbiex, with its famed yacht marina and Embassy Row. The population is approximately 7,100 . The word Gżira means "island" in Maltese, and the town is named after Manoel Island which lies just adjacent...
- HMR: Ħamrun, Blata l-BajdaBlata l-BajdaBlata l-Bajda is a suburb of Ħamrun in Malta, on the way to VallettaNotable buildings include the Chapel dedicated to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and St. Joseph School, a school run by the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Apparition. Spencer Monument is also found in this hamlet.Maria Regina Girls...
- IKL: IklinIklinL-Iklin is a relatively modern village in the centre of Malta, with a population of 3,203 people , situated between Birkirkara, Naxxar and Ħal Lija. L-Iklin detached itself only recently from neighbouring village, Lija. A number of commercial outlets have more recently opened in the area. It also...
- KKR: KalkaraKalkaraIl-Kalkara is a small picturesque village in Malta, with a population of 2,856 . The name is derived from the Latin word for lime , and it is believed that there was a lime kiln present there since Roman times. Kalkara forms part of the inner harbour area and occupies the area around Kalkara Creek...
, Ricasoli - KCM: KerċemKercemTa' Kerċem is a village on Gozo Island, Malta, with a population of 1,654 people .The village of Ta' Kerċem lies close by to the south-west of Victoria, spread between the picturesque Lunzjata Valley, the green hills of Tal-Mixta, Għar Ilma and Ta' Dbieġi, and stretching up to the Pond of Għadira...
, Santa Luċija (Gozo) - KKP: KirkopKirkopĦal Kirkop is a small village in the south of Malta. It is found near the Malta International Airport and this settlement has a rich history, that of even Punic times. The parish church is dedicated to St. Leonard. Apart from the feast of St. Leonard, a secondary big feast of St. Joseph is...
- LJA: LijaLijaLija is a small village on the island of Malta. It forms part of the Three villages of Malta, along with Attard and Balzan. Lija has a baroque parish church and seven other small chapels...
- LQA: LuqaLuqaĦal Luqa is a village located in the south east of Malta. It is an old town that has a dense population, typical of the Maltese Islands. The population of Ħal Luqa is 6,028 . There is a church in its main square dedicated to St. Andrew. The traditional feast of St...
, MIA - MDN: MdinaMdinaMdina, Città Vecchia, or Città Notabile, is the old capital of Malta. Mdina is a medieval walled town situated on a hill in the centre of the island. Punic remains uncovered beyond the city’s walls suggest the importance of the general region to Malta’s Phoenician settlers. Mdina is commonly...
- MFN: MarsalfornMarsalfornMarsalforn is a village on the north west coast of Gozo, the second largest island of the Maltese archipelago. The village lies between the hill-top towns of Xagħra and Żebbuġ The village forms part of the locality of Żebbuġ. Marsalforn is the most popular tourist resort on Gozo. It is well...
- MGR: MġarrMgarrMġarr or Imġarr, formerly known as Mgiarro, is a small town in the northwest of the mainland of Malta. Mgarr is a typical rural village situated in an isolated region, west of Mosta. It is surrounded with rich farmland and vineyards...
, Żebbiegħ - MLH: ĊirkewwaCirkewwaĊirkewwa is a harbour situated on a point at the northernmost part of Malta.It is the site of the Ċirkewwa Ferry Terminal, where regular car ferries operate to the port of Mġarr on Gozo. In the summer, boat trips to Comino also operate, as well as organised diving excursions...
, Għadira, Mellieħa, ManikataManikataManikata is a small village in the limits of Mellieħa in the northwestern part of Malta. It oversees the farming areas in the valley between il-Ballut and il-Manikata. Population 539, Families 40....
, MarfaMarfaMarfa may refer to:People* Marfa Boretskaya* Marfa Sobakina* Marfa Samuilovna Skavronskaya Places* Marfa, TexasMeteorology* Marfa frontMusic* Marfa Music* Marfa... - MRS: Marsa, Albert Town
- MSD: MsidaMsidaMsida or Imsida is a harbour town in Malta with a population of 7,623 . The town is located just west of Valletta on the northeast coast of Malta. The town enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry, sunny summers and short, cool winters.The neighbouring towns of Msida are Ta' Xbiex, Gzira, San...
- MSK: MarsaskalaMarsaskalaMarsaskala is a sea-side village in Malta that has grown up around the small harbour at the head of Marsaskala Bay, a long narrow inlet also known as Marsaskala Creek...
, St. Thomas Bay - MST: MostaMostaMosta is a town situated in the middle of the island of Malta, to the north-west of Valletta. It had a population of 19,018 people in 2010. Mosta celebrates the feast of Saint Mary the Assumption on the 15th August. This is a very popular feast among the Mostin and tourists alike...
- MXK: MarsaxlokkMarsaxlokkMarsaxlokk is a traditional fishing village located in the south-eastern part of Malta, with a population of 3,277 people . The village’s name comes from marsa, which means "port" and xlokk, which is the local name for south east...
, Delimara - MXR: MunxarMunxarMunxar or Il-Munxar is a village which lies on the southern side of Gozo Island, Malta, close to the village of Sannat. It has its own local village council...
- NDR: NadurNadur-History:The word "Nadur" which in Maltese means "lookout", is derived from the Arabic word nadara. The town's motto means much the same. Ajwa....
, Ramla BayRamla BayRamla Bay is located at the bottom of a rich and fertile valley on the northern side of the island of Gozo. Gozo is one of the Maltese islands. The village of Xagħra, located on one of the hills of Gozo, overlooks this valley. It is about a forty minute walk from Xagħra to the bay. The bay can also... - NXR: NaxxarNaxxarNaxxar is a village in the central north of Malta, with a population of about 13,647 people . The Naxxar Church is dedicated to Our Lady of Victories. The feast is celebrated on September 8...
, Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq - PBK: Pembroke
- PLA: Paola, Kordin
- PTA: Pietà, GwardamanġiaGwardamangiaGwardamanġa , is a hamlet in Tal-Pietà, Malta. In Gwardamanġa, one finds St. Luke's Hospital, Malta's former general public hospital....
- QLA: QalaQalaQala is a village on Gozo Island, Malta, with a population of 1,609 people . Nearby is Ħondoq ir-Rummien, a coastline with salt pans and caves popular with snorkellers....
- QRD: QrendiQrendiQrendi is a small village in the southwest of Malta, with a population of 2,527 people . It isġ near Mqabba and Żurrieq. Within its boundaries are two well-known Neolithic temples called Mnajdra and Ħaġar Qim. In this village two feasts are held annually...
, Wied iż-Żurrieq - QRM: QormiQormiQormi is a city in Malta with a population of 18,550 , which makes it the second largest locality in Malta...
,Tal-Ħandaq, - RBT: Rabat, Baħrija, BuskettBuskettBuskett, in Siġġiewi, Malta is one of the few woodland area in Malta and is overlooked by Verdala Palace.The Buskett Gardens are located in the fertile valley of Wied Il- Luq, Siġġiewi. They are located to the south of Rabat and just east of Dingli...
- SFI: Safi
- SGN: San ĠwannSan Gwann-History:The San Ġwann suburb is mostly made up of relatively modern buildings having been established as a parish only in 1965. However, the few scattered archeological remains found in the region suggest that San Ġwann has an ancient history which is woven into the national history of Malta.The...
- SGW: SiġġiewiSiggiewiSiġġiewi is a village and a local council in the southwestern part of Malta. It is situated on a plateau, a few kilometres away from Mdina, the ancient capital city of Malta, and 10 kilometres away from Valletta, the contemporary capital...
, Għar Lapsi - ISL: SengleaSengleaSenglea is a fortified city in the east of Malta, mainly in the Grand Harbour area. It is one of the Three Cities in the east of Malta, the other two being Cospicua and Vittoriosa. The city of Senglea is also called Civitas Invicta, because it managed to resist the Ottoman invasion at the Great...
(Isla) - SLC: Santa LuċijaSanta LucijaSanta Luċija is a small village which is one of the modern towns developed during the 20th century on the island of Malta. By virtue of an article which appeared in Government Gazette of 7 July 1961 the area between Tal-Barrani and Luqa By-Pass. Santa Luċija was named after a 16th century chapel...
- SLM: SliemaSliemaTas-Sliema is a city located on the northeast coast of Malta. It is a centre for shopping, restaurants and café life. Tas-Sliema is also a major commercial and residential area and houses several of Malta's most modern hotels. Tas-Sliema, which means 'peace, comfort', was once a quiet fishing...
- SLZ: San Lawrenz, Dwejra (Gozo)
- SNT: SannatSannatTa' Sannat is a village on Gozo Island, Malta, with a population of 2,200 persons . Ta' Sannat is in the south of Gozo, popular for its very high cliffs, ancient cart ruts, temples and dolmens, and rich fauna and flora...
- SPB: St. Paul's BaySt. Paul's BaySaint Paul's Bay is a town in Malta, situated in the north east of the island of Malta, sixteen kilometres from the capital city Valletta.Its name refers to the shipwreck of Saint Paul, as documented in the Acts of the Apostles, due to the tradition that Saint Paul was shipwrecked on the isles,...
(San Pawl il-Baħar), QawraQawraQawra is a town in Malta. It is located on the northeast of the Malta Island, and with Buġibba it forms a part of St. Paul's Bay. It is popular among tourists and is home to a many hotels and restaurants. Although there is no beach, many people swim and bathe off the rocks, which provide ample...
, BuġibbaBugibbaBuġibba [pronounced bu-jibb-buh] is a small town in Malta, situated adjacent to Qawra and forming part of the local council of St. Paul's Bay. With numerous hotels, restaurants, pubs, clubs, and a casino, it is a popular resort among tourists....
, XemxijaXemxijaXemxija is a resort area on the west side of St. Paul's Bay, Malta.Xemxija is the gateway to the sandy beaches of Golden Bay to the west, and to Mellieha Bay to the north. Xemxija is a quiet resort, surrounded by Maltese countryside and some of the most fertile valleys in Malta. There is also a...
, BurmarradBurmarradThe main attraction of this village is the San Pawl Milqi zone where one finds a church dedicated to St. Paul, that is built on the remains of a Roman Villa, that it is thought to be the Villa of St. Publius....
, Wardija - STJ: St. Julian's (San Ġiljan)
- SVR: Santa VeneraSanta VeneraSanta Venera is a town in Malta, with a population of around 6,800 . This settlement is found in the Outer Harbour Region of Malta. The oldest buildings in Santa Venera are Wignacourt Aqueduct and Casa Leoni, both of which were built by the Knights of St. John.A new church has been built recently...
- SWQ: SwieqiSwieqiIs-Swieqi is a municipality and town in northeastern Malta. It is a residential area just 15 minutes by bus from Tas-Sliema and within striking distance of Malta's nightlife and entertainment centres, Paceville and St. Julian's. As Is-Swieqi developed, its residential estates took over farmland...
, MadlienaMadlienaMadliena is a site in Swieqi, Malta, although as from March 2010 the village will have its own administrative council within the Swieqi Local Council. The name is a reference to Mary Magdalene...
, Ta' l-Ibraġ - ATD: AttardAttardĦ'Attard is a village located at the centre-most point of the island of Malta. Together with Balzan and Lija it forms part of "the Three Villages" and has been inhabited since the Classical Period. Ħ'Attard's traditional Latin motto is Florigera rosis halo due to its many flower gardens and citrus...
, Ħemsija, Ta' Qali, Tal-Fuklar, Wied Inċita, Wied is-Sewda - XBX: Ta' XbiexTa' XbiexTa' Xbiex is a small town in southeastern Malta with a population of 1,846 . It also has its own local council.The town is home of a number of foreign embassies, including the Embassies of Egypt, Italy, France, Austria and the British High Commission...
- TXN: TarxienTarxien-Etymology:Ħal Tarxien is a small village in the south east of Malta. The etymology of the village may be a corruption of Tirix, meaning a large stone, similar to those used for the village's noted temples. The village motto is Tyrii Genure Coloni .-Population:Today, the village is inhabited by...
- VCT: Victoria (Rabat, Gozo), Citadel
- VLT: VallettaVallettaValletta is the capital of Malta, colloquially known as Il-Belt in Maltese. It is located in the central-eastern portion of the island of Malta, and the historical city has a population of 6,098. The name "Valletta" is traditionally reserved for the historic walled citadel that serves as Malta's...
, Grand HarbourGrand HarbourGrand Harbour is a natural harbour on the island of Malta. It has been used as a harbour since at least Phoenician times...
(Port) - BRG: Vittoriosa (BirguBirguBirgu is an ancient city in Malta. It played a vital role in the Siege of Malta in 1565. Its population stood at 2,633 in December 2008.-History:...
) - XJR: Xgħajra
- XLN: XlendiXlendiXlendi is a village in Malta situated in the south west of the island of Gozo. The name is probably derived from the word "xelandion", a type of Byzantine vessel which may have anchored in the port. It is surrounded by the villages of Munxar, Fontana and Kerċem. Xlendi falls under Munxar for...
- XRA: Xagħra
- XWK: XewkijaXewkijaXewkija is a village on Gozo Island, Malta. The population of Xewkija is 3,115 , that is the fourth largest in Gozo, after Victoria , Nadur and Xagħra .-History:...
- ZBB: Żebbuġ, GozoZebbug, GozoIż-Żebbuġ is a small village on the island of Gozo in Malta located in the northwest of the island, close to the towns of Gharb and Marsalforn, on a hilltop overlooking the coast. As of November 2005, it had a population of 1770. The word Żebbuġ means "olives", a crop for which the village used to...
- ZBG: Ħaż-Żebbuġ
- ZBR: ŻabbarZabbarĦaż-Żabbar is the fourth largest town in Malta, with a population of 17,030 . Originally a part of Żejtun, Ħaż-Żabbar was granted the title of Città Hompesch by the last of the Grandmasters of the Knights of St...
- ZTN: ŻejtunZejtunŻejtun is a medium sized town in the south of Malta. Żejtun holds the title of Città Beland, which was bestowed by Ferdinand von Hompesch zu Bolheim, Grandmaster of Knights of Malta in 1797, Beland being his mother's surname....
, Bulebel, Bir id-Deheb - ZRQ: ŻurrieqZurrieqŻurrieq is one of the oldest towns in Malta, and has a population of 12,000 inhabitants . Żurrieq is situated in the South West of Malta. The first documentation about it being a parish dates back to 1436 dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria. The island of Filfla is administratively a part of...