Matumbi

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A language of Tanzania

ISO 639-3
mgw
Alternate Names
Kimatumbi, Kimatuumbi
Population

72,000 (1978 MARC).

Location

Lindi Region, between Rufiji [rui] and Mwera [mjh] language areas.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, P, Matumbi (P.13)
Dialects

Kuchi.

Language Use

Little comprehension of Swahili [swh] or other languages.

Language Development
Dictionary. Grammar.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Matumbi
Writing
Unwritten.
Other Comments

Muslim, traditional religion, Christian.