29,000 (1987).
South central, southeast of Hehe [heh], north of Pogolo [poy] language areas.
6b (Threatened).
Lexical similarity: 69% with Ndamba [ndj], 57% with Pogolo [poy].
There may be 2 varieties called Mbunga, each classified somewhat differently.
There may be 2 varieties called Mbunga, each classified somewhat differently.