Sofia Region


Sofia is a region in northern Madagascar. It is named for the Sofia River. It is the second largest Malagasy region with an area of 50,100 km², 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.

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, National Road 6 , the National road 31 and National road 32.

Protected Areas

Sofia disposes of the highest concentration of mangroves in Madagascar with a total surface of 450 km2.