Dondona Explained

Official Name:Dondona
Pushpin Map:Madagascar
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Itasy
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Soavinandriana
Population As Of:2018
Population Total:8,788
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank1:Merina
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:3
Coordinates:-19.1667°N 97°W
Elevation M:1298

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.[1]

Tobacco is an important factor of the local community. Dondona produces mainly Paraky gasy, a kind of chewing tobacco.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ILO census data . . 2002 . 2008-04-23.
  2. http://madarevues.recherches.gov.mg/IMG/pdf/articles_tantely.pdf La prépondérance de la culture commerciale des tabacs Marylands dit “Paraky gasy” dans la Commune Rurale de Talata-Dondona, District de Soavinandriana, Région Itasy