What is the Capital of Malta?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Malta is Valletta. Malta is located in Southern Europe, Europe, with a population of 574,250. The official currency is the Euro and the primary language spoken is Maltese.
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Valletta at a glance
| Capital city | Valletta |
|---|---|
| Country | Malta (Republic of Malta) |
| Region | Southern Europe, Europe |
| Largest city | St. Paul’s Bay |
| Country population | 574,250 (167th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Calling code | +356 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Left |
Malta in context
- Malta covers 316 km², making it the 187th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 1,817 people per km² ranks 4th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Malta has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 574,250 people, Malta holds about 0.4% of the population of Southern Europe.
- That is roughly 0.1% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Malta has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Malta is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Malta — FAQ
What is the capital of Malta?
The capital of Malta is Valletta.
Is Valletta the largest city in Malta?
No — while Valletta is the capital, the largest city in Malta is St. Paul’s Bay.
What country is Valletta in?
Valletta is the capital city of Malta.
What continent is Valletta in?
Valletta, the capital of Malta, is located in Europe.
Is Valletta the capital of Malta?
Yes — Valletta is the capital of Malta (official name: Republic of Malta).
Valletta is the capital of which country?
Valletta is the capital of Malta, in Southern Europe.
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