Matsondana
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| Matsondana | |
  Matsondana
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| Country |  Madagascar |
| Province | Mahajanga |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Befandriana-Nord |
| Elevation [1] | 907 m (2,976 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| - Total | 40,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
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 in Mahajanga Province. 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]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-03-01.
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