Vohemar (Malagasy: Vohimarina [vuiˈmarʲnə̥] or Iharana [iaˈraŋə̥]) is a coastal city and a municipality in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Iharana, which is a part of Sava Region. It had a population of 22047 in 2018.

Vohemar
Iharana
Port and Bay of Vohemar
Port and Bay of Vohemar
Vohemar is located in Madagascar
Vohemar
Vohemar
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 13°21′35″S 50°0′41″E / 13.35972°S 50.01139°E / -13.35972; 50.01139
Country Madagascar
RegionSava
DistrictVohemar
Area
 • Total17 km2 (7 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total22,047
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
209
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In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens.[2]

From the late medieval period, Northern Madagascar had a number of small and large trading towns ruled by Swahili merchants. Vohemar, one such town, was likely founded around the 13th Century as a Swahili trading port.[3]

Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 20% and 5% of the working population. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are peanut, maize and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 20% and 45% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population.[2]

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There is a seaport and a local airport.

Vohemar is situated at the Route National 5a that connects the city with Ambilobe and Sambava/Antalaha.

A solar energy park of 800 kw was installed in Vohemar in 2022.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ Vohemar Surface data
  2. ^ a b "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-27.
  3. ^ Newitt, Malyn. "The Comoro Islands in Indian Ocean Trade before the 19th Century." Cahiers d'Études Africaines, Vol. 23, Cahier 89/90 (1983), Page 143
  4. ^ parc-solaire-de-800kw-vohemar
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13°21′S 50°0′E / 13.350°S 50.000°E / -13.350; 50.000