Neighbourhood
Bonabéri
From Wikipedia
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.
Transport
It is served by a station on the national railway system.
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.
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