Manda
A language of Tanzania
| Population | 22,000 (2002). |
| Region | Iringa region, Ludewa District; Ruvuma region, Mbinga District; east shore of Lake Nyasa. |
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Tanzania, reference number 104 |
| Alternate names | Kimanda, Kinyasa, Nyasa |
| Dialects | Matumba. The Matumba dialect is recognized as a distinct dialect but is completely intelligible with Manda. |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, G, Bena-Kinga (G.60) |
| Language use | Vigorous. Used in low domains and to discuss high domains. For high domains, Swahili [swh] is used or mixed with Manda. All ages. Positive attitude. |
| Language development | NT: 1937. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | The Matumba see themselves as a separate group related to the Manda, while the Manda view them as a subgroup of the Manda. Fishermen; agriculturalists: cassava, corn, bananas, cashews. Christian. |
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