Matsondana | |
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  Matsondana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 14°58′S49°15′E / 14.967°S 49.250°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sofia |
| District | Befandriana-Nord |
| Elevation | 907 m (2,976 ft) |
| Population (2001) [2] | |
• Total | 40,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
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]
