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.

National Parks and Wildlife Reserves

External links

References

  1. Institut National de la Statistique, Madagascar.

Coordinates: 14°52′47″S 47°59′15″E / 14.87961°S 47.987518°E / -14.87961; 47.987518


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