Sofia Region
This article is about the region in Madagascar. For the Bulgarian oblast, see Sofia Province.
| Sofia Region | |
|---|---|
| Region | |
 Location in Madagascar | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Capital | Antsohihy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 50,100 km2 (19,300 sq mi) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 1,280,847 |
| • Density | 26/km2 (66/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Sofia is a region in northern Madagascar. It is named for the Sofia River. The region covers 50,100 km² and had a population of 1,247,037 in 2013.[1] The administrative capital is Antsohihy.
Administrative divisions
Sofia region is divided into seven districts, which are sub-divided into 108 communes.
- Analalava District
- Antsohihy District
- Bealanana District
- Befandriana-Nord District
- Boriziny-Vaovao District
- Mampikony District
- Mandritsara District
National Parks and Wildlife Reserves
External links
- (French) Official Website
References
- ↑ Institut National de la Statistique, Madagascar.
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Coordinates: 14°52′47″S 47°59′15″E / 14.87961°S 47.987518°E
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