Tamponala is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soavinandriana, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in the 2001 commune census.

Only primary schooling is available.

The majority (97%) of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, beans and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.

19°18′S 46°25′E / 19.300°S 46.417°E / -19.300; 46.417