Makaa

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A language of Cameroon

ISO 639-3
mcp
Alternate Names
Mekaa, South Makaa, South Mekaa
Population

80,000 (1987 SIL).

Location

East Region, north Upper Nyong division, Abong-Mbang, Doume, and Nguelemendouka subdivisions.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Northwest, A, Makaa-Njem (A.83)
Dialects

Bebent (Bebende, Bemina, Bewil, Biken), Besep, Mbwaanz, Shekunda. Related to Byep [mkk] and Kol [biw].

Language Use

All domains in rural areas.

Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: 1%. Taught in primary schools, in about 5 schools. Poetry. Radio programs. Dictionary. Bible portions: 1997–2003.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Makaa
Writing
Latin script.
Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.