Sofala

The central province of Sofala extends over 68,018 square kilometers, from the Indian Ocean coastline to inland plains crossed by major rivers.

Portuguese trader Joaquim Carlos Paiva de Andrada established a base at the current location of Beira city in 1884, marking European presence in the region.

The population of more than 2 million people communicates in Portuguese for administration while preserving local languages including Ndau and Sena for daily interactions.

The province contains thirteen districts, with Beira functioning as both the capital and the second largest port city of Mozambique.

Gorongosa National Park within Sofala features Mount Gorongosa, which rises to 1,863 meters and contains multiple forest ecosystems.

Location: Mozambique

Capital city: Beira

Shares border with: Inhambane Province, Manica Province, Tete Province, Zambezia Province

Website: https://sofala.gov.mz

GPS coordinates: -19.00000,34.75000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:49