Changes
no edit summary
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 in the of Vohemar area town is approximately 15,000 and 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.
Vohemar is of ancient islamic origin and was perhaps the first part of Madagascar to be was settled by Arabs. Various muslim graves dating from the 17th and 18th century can be found in this area. The town has a local airport served was once destroyed by [[Air Madagascar]] and a maritime harbourthe Portuguese.
A local population live from farmingGreen Lake, livestock and fishing and crops grown in also called Andranotsara, can be found 7km to the region include cassavasouth. The lake is said to be a former villagewhose inhabitants were transformed into crocodiles. There is also a strangely green coloured lake, maizeLac Andranotsara, rice and peanutwhere there are allegedly many crocodiles.
Vohemar has a hospital and an important maritime harbour. A Bank of Africa, internet cafe and a nightclub named Zanzibar can be found in twon. There is a domestic airport but which is currently (2010) not serviced by [[Air Madagascar]]. The easiest way to reach Vohemar by road is coming from [[Sambava]]. The distance is 155km. The road from [[Diego Suarez]] is in poor condition and can take up to 14 hours.
== Accommodation ==