Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 24, 2013, Southern National Bancorp of Virginia, Inc. ("Southern National") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2012. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On January 24, 2013, Southern National issued a press release announcing the declaration of a dividend payable to shareholders of record as of February 11, 2013. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated January 24, 2013

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