Shekkacho
PrintA language of Ethiopia
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Mocha, Shakacho, Shekka
Population
79,900 (2007 census). 36,500 monolinguals.
Location
Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region (SNNPR), Maasha area.
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Language Status
4 (Educational).
Classification
Dialects
Similar to Kafa [kbr].
Typology
SOV; tonal
Language Use
3,476 L2 speakers.
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Literacy rate in L2: 39%. Used in education. Bible portions: 2004.
Writing
Latin script.
Ethnic autonym: Shekkacho. Traditional religion, Christian.