Dondona
Place in Itasy, Madagascar / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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Dondona | |
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Coordinates: 19°10′S 46°51′E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Itasy |
District | Soavinandriana |
Elevation | 1,298 m (4,259 ft) |
Population (2018) | |
• Total | 8,788 |
• Ethnicities | Merina |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
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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]