Gunbela
Gunbela | |
|---|---|
  Gunbela | |
| Coordinates: 6°40′N 14°12′E / 6.67°N 14.20°E | |
| Country | Cameroon  |
| Region | Adamawa |
| Department | Mbéré |
| Elevation | 3,349 m (10,988 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 894 |
| [1] | |
Gunbela is a village on the Route nationale 1 in the Adamawa Region of Cameroon.
Geography[edit]
The climate is temperate and the vegetation is savannah.
Infrastructure[edit]
There is a CES for secondary education at Gunbela, as well as a public primary school for all levels (SIL-CP, CE1-CE2, CM1-CM2) and a kindergarten with several grades. The village also has a health centre.
Demographics[edit]
The people of the village are Gbaya and Fula people; they are a mixture of Catholic and Muslim.
In cultural matters Gunbela is led by a traditional chief. The most common traditional dish in the village is the "kamgeda", which consists of roast beef and manioc couscous.
Economy and transport[edit]
The economy is based on agriculture and the sale of agricultural products, like sweet potatoes, arrowleaf elephant's ear, various legumes, melons, and fruits. There is a periodic market at which these goods are sold.
Transport is by motorcycle and public transport cars.
Notable people[edit]
Aboubakar Kombo, mayor of the commune of Meiganga resides in the village.
Djouldé Adjia is the current chief[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Directory of Cities and Towns in Cameroon". www.fallingrain.com. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
- ^ Bwanga, Nicolas. "Adamaoua : Gunbela accueille son nouveau chef". Camerfeeling (in French). Retrieved 2016-08-27.
