Talata Volonondry

Talata Volonondry (also: Talatavolonondry) is a rural commune in Analamanga Region, in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antananarivo Avaradrano and its population numbers to 18,314 in 2018.

Talata Volonondry
Talatavolonondry
in the market of Talata Volonondry
in the market of Talata Volonondry
Talata Volonondry is located in Madagascar
Talata Volonondry
Talata Volonondry
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°45′S 47°39′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnalamanga
DistrictAntananarivo Avaradrano
Area
 • Total110 km2 (40 sq mi)
Elevation
1,444 m (4,738 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total18,314
 • Density185/km2 (480/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
postal code
103

It is situated at 27 km north of Antananarivo on the National Road 3 to Anjozorobe.

Economy

The economy of this commune is based on agriculture. Rice, corn, manioc, beans, potatoes and legumes are the main products.[1] The commune is composed by 28 fokontany (villages) of which more than half has no access to drinking water and electricity.

Telecommunications

A shortwave transmitter site has been located in the commune since the 1970s. Established by RNW, since 2013[2] MGLOB SA has aired contract programming from Rádio Dabanga,[3] NHK World Japan, Deutsche Welle, Vatican Radio Adventist World Radio, and the BBC World Service.[4]

References
  1. DECENTRALISATION ET DEVELOPPEMENT: CAS DE LA COMMUNE RURALE TALATA VOLONONDRY
  2. "Our History" MGlob.mg
  3. "Rádio Dabanga(Via Talata-Volondry 1,Madagascar)" Shortwave DXing Desde Brasil" (April 23, 2014) Accessed June 14, 2022.
  4. "Shortwave Radio Transmission" MGLob.mg
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