Makhuwa
PrintA language of Mozambique
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Central Makhuwa, Emakhuwa, Emakua, Macua, Makhuwa-Makhuwana, Makhuwwa of Nampula, Makoane, Makua, Maquoua
Population
3,090,000 (2006).
Location
Nampula, south of Meetto area.
Language Maps
Language Status
5 (Developing).
Classification
Dialects
Central Makua (Emakhuwana, Makhuwana, Makuana), Empamela (Nampamela), Emwaja, Enaharra (Emathipane, Maharra, Nahara), Enlai (Mulai), Enyara.
Language Development
Bible: 1982–2000.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script.
Traditional religion, Muslim, Christian.