Sofia Region
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Sofia is a region in northern Madagascar. It is named for the Sofia River. It is the second largest Malagasy region (behind Atsimo-Andrefana) with an area of 50,100 km² (19,300 sq mi), and had a population of 1,500,227 in 2018. Antsohihy is the administrative capital.
Sofia is a region in northern Madagascar. It is named for the Sofia River. It is the second largest Malagasy region (behind Atsimo-Andrefana) with an area of 50,100 km² (19,300 sq mi), and had a population of 1,500,227 in 2018. Antsohihy is the administrative capital.
Administrative divisions
Sofia Region is divided into seven districts, which are sub-divided into 108 communes. Analalava District - 11 communes Antsohihy District - 12 communes Bealanana District - 13 communes Befandriana-Nord District - 12 communes Boriziny-Vaovao District - 15 communes Mampikony District - 6 communes Mandritsara District - 22 communes
Transport
Airports
Analalava Airport Antsohihy Airport Bealanana Airport Befandriana-Avaratra Airport Mampikony Airport Mandritsara Airport Boriziny Vaovao Airport
Roads
Sofia is crossed by the National Road 4 (Antananarivo-Mahajanga), National Road 6 (Antsohihy-Diego Suarez), the National road 31 (Antsohihy to Mandritsara) and National road 32 (Antsohihy to Bealanana).
Protected Areas
]] Sofia disposes of the highest concentration of mangroves in Madagascar with a total surface of 450 km2. Bongolava forest corridor Marotandrano Reserve Bora Reserve Tampoketsa Analamaitso Reserve Radama Islands/Sahamalaza National Park Bemanevika New Protected Area Mahimborondro New Protected Area Part of Makira Natural Park Anjajavy Forest New Protected Area
External links
Official Website
References
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