Bonabery is a district of Douala, the largest city and economic capital of Cameroon. It is located on the right bank of the Wouri River, opposite the districts of Akwa, Deido and Bonanjo. Bonabery is home to many industries, markets, and transport facilities. It is also a cultural hub, with a vibrant music scene and a rich history. It is located on the western side of the harbour across the Wouri River from the larger port of Douala.

Bonabery
Bonabery road
Bonabery road
Bonabery is located in Cameroon
Bonabery
Bonabery
Location in Cameroon
Coordinates: 4°4′30″N 9°40′12″E / 4.07500°N 9.67000°E / 4.07500; 9.67000
Country Cameroon
ProvinceLittoral Region

Districts

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Bonaberi has 10 districts:

  • Bojongo
  • Bonamatoumbe
  • Bonamikano
  • Bonassama
  • Bonendale I
  • Bonendale II
  • Djebale I
  • Djebale II
  • Mambanda
  • Nkomba

Administration

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The municipality has been headed by a mayor since 1987.[1]

Douala IV Mayors
Période Identité Parti Notes
2020 - 2025 Edouard Hervé Moby Mpah RDPC Doctor of medicine and teacher
2013 - 2020 Frédéric Amond Koum Elangue RDPC Businessman
2007 - 2013 John Ndangle Kumase SDF
2002 - 2007 Gabriel Fandja RDPC
1996 - 2002 Isaac Kwemo SDF Businessman
1987 - 1996 El Hadj Tanko Amadou RDPC traditional chief, businessman

Transport

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It is served by a station on the national railway system.

Views of Bonaberi

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Notable people

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  • Ernestine Gwet Bell - gynaecologist who supervised the birth of Cameroon's first IVF baby, worked at Council of Baptist and Evangelical Churches Hospital.[2]
  • It was founded in 1884 by King Akwa of Douala, who ceded the land to the German colonialists in exchange for protection and trade privileges.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Osidimbea, Commune d'arrondissement de Douala 4
  2. ^ jeremy, rich (2012), Akyeampong, Emmanuel K; Gates, Henry Louis (eds.), "Gwet-Bell, Ernestine", Dictionary of African Biography, Oxford University Press, doi:10.1093/acref/9780195382075.001.0001, ISBN 978-0-19-538207-5, retrieved 2021-01-20
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4°04′30″N 9°40′12″E / 4.075°N 9.67°E / 4.075; 9.67

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