| Dondona | |
|---|---|
  Dondona | |
| Coordinates: 19°10′S 46°51′E / 19.167°S 46.850°E / -19.167; 46.850 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Itasy |
| District | Soavinandriana |
| Elevation | 1,298 m (4,259 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 8,788 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Dondona is a town and commune in Madagascar. It is located in the district of Soavinandriana, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,788 in 2018.
It is situated at a distance of 75 km West from the capital Antananarivo and 10km from Soavinandriana.
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and tobacco. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.
Tobacco is an important factor of the local community. Dondona produces mainly Paraky gasy, a kind of chewing tobacco.
References and notes
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
- La prépondérance de la culture commerciale des tabacs Marylands dit “Paraky gasy” dans la Commune Rurale de Talata-Dondona, District de Soavinandriana, Région Itasy
| Communes in the Itasy Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capital: Miarinarivo | ||
| Arivonimamo (22) - 112 |  | |
| Miarinarivo (12) - 117 | ||
| Soavinandriana (15) - 118 | ||
| 3 districts; 49 communes | ||
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