Sar
PrintA language of Chad
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Sara, Sara Madjingay
Population
183,000 (1993 census). 74,700 Madjingay (1964), 16,300 No (1964), 32,000 Nar (1977).
Location
Moyen-Chari and Mandoul regions, Sarh, Koumra, Balimba, Bessada, Bédaya, Djoli, Matékaga, and Koumogo cantons.
Language Maps
Language Status
3 (Wider communication).
Dialects
Majingai (Madja Ngai, Madjingay, Madjingaye, Majinngay), Nar, No.
Language Use
The principal language of Sarh.
Language Development
Taught in primary schools. Dictionary. NT: 1972–1986.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script.
Traditional religion, Christian, Muslim.