Bonabéri
Place in Littoral Region, Cameroon From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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Bonabery | |
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 Bonabery road | |
  Bonabery Location in Cameroon | |
| Coordinates: 4°4′30″N 9°40′12″E | |
| Country |  Cameroon |
| Province | Littoral Region |
Districts
Bonaberi has 10 districts:
- Bojongo
- Bonamatoumbe
- Bonamikano
- Bonassama
- Bonendale I
- Bonendale II
- Djebale I
- Djebale II
- Mambanda
- Nkomba
Administration
The municipality has been headed by a mayor since 1987.[1]
| 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
It is served by a station on the national railway system.
Views of Bonaberi
Bonaberi from Wouri
Bonaberi mangrove swamp
Bonaberi Entrance from Wouri
Taxi-brousse at Bonabéri
(2016-2017)
Herd of oxen on the road(2019).
Chefferie at Bonendale (2013)
Boats on Wouri (2020)
Couché du soleil at Bonendale (2013)
Bonendale, artist residency (2012)
Bonaberi Streets (2015).
Beautiful night shot of the Bonaberi bridge
Le deuxième pont en construction sur le fleuve Wouri pour relier Bonaberi à Douala.
Water Tank at Bonaberi Doaula
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Notable people
- 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
References
External links
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