Sofala Province

Sofala [suˈfalɐ] is a province of Mozambique. It has a population of 2,259,248 (2017 census). Beira is the capital of the province, named for the ruined port of Sofala which is 35 kilometres (22 mi) to the south.

Sofala
Gogogo, the highest peak of the Gorongosa mountain complex
Sofala, Province of Mozambique
CountryMozambique
CapitalBeira
Government
  GovernorLourenço Ferreira Bulha
Area
  Total68,018 km2 (26,262 sq mi)
Population
 (2017 census)
  Total2,259,248
  Density33/km2 (86/sq mi)
Postal code
21xx
Area code(+258) 23
HDI (2019)0.482
low · 4th of 11
Websitewww.sofala.gov.mz
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