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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 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.