Matsondana
Place in Sofia, Madagascar
14°58′S 49°15′E / 14.967°S 49.250°E / -14.967; 49.250
Madagascar[1]
(2001)[2]
Matsondana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Befandriana-Nord, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 40,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Matsondana is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 54% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 43% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and vanilla; also beans are an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 3% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-01.
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Capital: Antsohihy
(Port-Bergé) (419)
- Ambanjabe
- Ambodimahabibo
- Ambodisakoana
- Ambodivongo
- Amparihy
- Andranomeva
- Boriziny (Port-Bergé)
- Boriziny II
- Leanja
- Maevaranohely
- Marovato
- Tsarahasina
- Tsaratanana
- Tsiningia
- Tsinjomitondraka
7 districts; 91 communes
14°58′S 49°15′E / 14.967°S 49.250°E / -14.967; 49.250
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