Sofia Region
Sofia Region | |
|---|---|
Region | |
Sofia | |
Location in Madagascar | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Capital | Antsohihy |
| Government | |
| • Governor | René de Rolland Urbain Lylison |
| Area | |
• Total | 50,100 km2 (19,300 sq mi) |
| Population (2018) | |
• Total | 1,500,227 |
| • Density | 30/km2 (78/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| HDI (2018) | 0.538 low · 6th of 22 |
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. The administrative capital is Antsohihy.