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Nancere

A language of Chad

ISO 639-3nnc

Population  81,000 (2006), increasing.
Region  Tandjilé region, Tandjile Ouest Department, Béré, Delban, and Kélo subprefectures.
Language map  Southwestern Chad, reference number 94
Alternate names   Nanjeri, Nanchere, Nantcere, Nangjere, Nangcere, Nangtchere
Dialects  Mire, Bolo, Kwale, Nancere du Centre.
Classification  Afro-Asiatic, Chadic, East, A, A.2, 1
Language use  Trade language. Used for interethnic communication in church and culture in the Tandjile region. Vigorous. Positive attitude.
Language development  Literacy rate in L1: 20%–25%. Literacy rate in L2: 7%. Bilingual schools (Nancere, French) have been created in Delban and Béré, lack of personnel. Bible: 1986.
Writing system  Latin script.
Comments  Traditional religion, Christian.