The Northern District forms part of the Northern Region. It contains 6 local councils but no cities, with the largest locality being St. Paul's Bay ( 29,843); its smallest is Għargħur ( 2,743).
The Northern District is included in the Northern Region and consists of 6 local councils without any cities. The largest locality within this district is St. Paul's Bay with a population of 29,843; while the smallest is Għargħur with a population of 2,743.