Dondona

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Country
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RegionItasy
DistrictSoavinandriana
Elevation
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Population
 (2018)
 • Total8,788
 • Ethnicities
Merina
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Dondona is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to 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]

References and notes

  1. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
  2. La prépondérance de la culture commerciale des tabacs Marylands dit “Paraky gasy” dans la Commune Rurale de Talata-Dondona, District de Soavinandriana, Région Itasy