Vohemar
Vohemar
Iharana | |
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Vohemar Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 13°21′35″S 50°0′41″E / 13.35972°S 50.01139°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Sava |
District | Vohemar |
Population (2001)[1] | |
• Total | 15,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Vohemar (Malagasy: Vohimarina [vuiˈmarʲnə̥] or Iharan̈a [iaˈraŋə̥]) is a coastal city and commune (Malagasy: firaisana) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Iharana, which is a part of Sava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]
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.[1]
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.[2]
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.[1]
Infrastructures[]
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.
References and notes[]
- ^ a b c d "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-02-27.
- ^ 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
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Coordinates: 13°21′S 50°0′E / 13.350°S 50.000°E
- Cities in Madagascar
- Populated places in Sava Region
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