Lumbu
A language of Gabon
| Population | 19,700 in Gabon (2000). Population total all countries: 22,720. |
| Region | Southwest coast, Nyanga Province, between Nyanga and Bangua rivers; Congo border. Also in Congo. |
| Language map |
Equatorial Guinea,Gabon and São Tomé e Príncipe, reference number 20 |
| Alternate names | Baloumbou, Ilumbu |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Northwest, B, Sira (B.40) |
| Language development | Bible portions: 1933–1966. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | Some intermarriage with Vili [vif] women. Fishermen; hunters. Traditional religion. |
Also spoken in:
Congo
| Language name | Lumbu |
| Population | 3,020 in Congo (2000). |
| Region | Niari region, Kibangou District, between Kibangou and Gabon border. |
| Language map |
Congo, reference number 24 |
| Alternate names | Ilumbu |
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