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 1,500,227 in 2018. The administrative capital is Antsohihy.
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.