Gunbela Explained

Gunbela
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Cameroon
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name2:Mbéré
Subdivision Type3:arrondissement
Coordinates:6.67°N 14.2°W
Elevation M:3349
Pushpin Map:Cameroon
Pushpin Relief:y
Population Total:894
Population Note:[1]

Gunbela is a village on the in the Adamawa Region of Cameroon.

Geography

The climate is temperate and the vegetation is savannah.

Infrastructure

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

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

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

Aboubakar Kombo, mayor of the commune of Meiganga resides in the village.

Djouldé Adjia is the current chief[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Directory of Cities and Towns in Cameroon. www.fallingrain.com. 2016-08-27.
  2. Web site: French. Bwanga. Nicolas. Adamaoua : Gunbela accueille son nouveau chef. Camerfeeling. 2016-08-27.