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]