Dimbong

A language of Cameroon

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Bape, Bumbong, Kaalong, Kalong, Lakaalong, Lambong, Mbong, Palong

Population

140 (1992 SIL). Ethnic population: 50,000.

Location

Center Region, Mbam division, northwest of Bafia. 2 villages.

Language Status

7 (Shifting).

Classification

Dialects

Related to Bafia [ksf], Hijuk [hij], and Tibea [ngy].

Language Use

Comprehension of Bafia [ksf] is generally acquired at an early age. Comprehension of Yambeta [yat] is generalized.

Language Resources

Writing

Unwritten.