Ethnologue

Ambele

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Ambala, Bata’o, Lembala

Population

2,600 (1987 census). Ethnic population: 6,000 (2001 SIL).

Location

North West region: Momo division, west Widikum-Menka subdivision, 11 villages.

Language Maps

Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification

Dialects

None known. May be related to Busam [bxs] or Atong [ato].

Language Use

Some young people, all adults. Some also use Denya [anv], Manta [myg], Menka [mea].

Language Resources

Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].