Hadza
PrintA language of Tanzania
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Hadzabi, Hadzapi, Hatsa, Kangeju, Kindiga, “Tindiga” (pej.), Wakindiga
Population
800 (2000 M. Brenzinger), decreasing. Ethnic population: 800.
Location
Singida Region, southeast of Lake Eyasi, south and northwest; Manyara Region, Iramba and Mbulu districts; Shinyanga Region, Masawa district.
Language Maps
Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Classification
Dialects
Bali may be a dialect.
Language Use
Vigorous.
Language Resources
Writing
Unwritten.
Nomadic. Population dwindling. Pressures from outside resulting in less land, food, and more disease. Traditional religion, Christian.