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.

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.

Douala IV Mayors
PériodeIdentitéPartiNotes
2020 - 2025Edouard Hervé Moby MpahRDPCDoctor of medicine and teacher
2013 - 2020Frédéric Amond Koum ElangueRDPCBusinessman
2007 - 2013John Ndangle KumaseSDF
2002 - 2007Gabriel FandjaRDPC
1996 - 2002Isaac KwemoSDFBusinessman
1987 - 1996El Hadj Tanko AmadouRDPCtraditional 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

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.
  • 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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