Boriziny

Boriziny is a city in western Madagascar in Sofia Region. The population of the commune urbaine was 22,573 in 2018.

Geography

It is situated at the Route nationale 6 near the bay of Helodrano.
The Bemarivo flows near Port Bergé, just before flowing into the Anjobony and the Sofia River.
An airport serves the town.

Religion

It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boriziny.

Agriculture

Port Bergé is one of the few regions where tobacco is grown in Madagascar.

Sports

TAM Port Bergé - Sofia football champions in 2021, 2019, 2018, 2016 and 2015.

Protected areas

The Bongolava Forest Corridor that covers 60.701 ha in the area between Port Bergé and Mampikony.