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'''Vohemar, also known as Iharana, is a coastal town situated on a peninsula in northern Madagascar in the district of the same name within the Sava region of the Antsiranana province. The population of Vohemar town is approximately 15,000 including the surrounding area of Betsimisaraka, Sakalava and Tsimihety tribes, about 30,000. The name originates from Vohitra Maro, meaning where there are many villages.'''
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Vohemar 's population is of ancient islamic origin and was perhaps the first part of Madagascar to be settled by Arabs. Various muslim Muslim graves dating from the 17th and 18th century can be found in this area. The town was once destroyed by the Portuguese.
A Green Lake, also called Andranotsara, can be found 7km to the south. The lake is said to be a former village
The local population live from farming, livestock and fishing, while crops grown in the region include cassava, [[Madagascar Vanilla|vanilla]], maize, rice and peanut.
Vohemar has a hospital and an important maritime harbour. A [[Bank of Africa]], two internet access facilities and a nightclub named [[Zanzibar, Vohemar|ZanzibarCristal]] can be found in town. There is a domestic airport but which is currently (2010) not serviced by [[Air Madagascar]]. Approximately one small plane a week land and take off here.
== Accommodation ==
'''[[Le Paradisia]]''' (also known as Maison Blanc)<br>
Andragnavabe<br>
Vohemar 209<br>
Tel: +261 (0)32 50 219 57
'''[[La baie d'Iharana]]'''<br>
