CREATION & HISTORY

an overview

HISTORY & CREATION

Limbe was founded as a missionary post in 1858 by Alfred Saker, an English Missionary of the London Missionary Society. Initially name Victoria, the town carried this name until May 16, 1982, when it was renamed "Limbe", derived from the main river that flows through the town. Limbe 1 Sub Division, Fako Division, South West Region, Cameroon, located on the coast, serves as a center for administrative, economic and recreational activities in the region. Limbe 1 Council, established in 2007, plays a strategic role due to its importance int eh administration of the town and the presence of all divisional services. The municipality is bounded to the East by the Tiko Council, North by the Buea Council, West by the Limbe II Council, South by the Atlantic Ocean, and Southeast by the Limbe III Council. The town has a diverse population with various quarters and villages, including Mile Four, Unity Quarter, Lower Bussumbu, New Town, and Down Beach. Limbe is well known for its well organized urban space, with structured roads and streets, making it an ideal location for business, tourism, and cultural activities. It is proud to host Primarily the Bakweri ethnic group, with significant representation from other ethnic groups such as Northwestern and Western immigrants, and foreign populations including Nigerians and Ghanaians involved in fishing activities.