Lumbu
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A language of Gabon
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Baloumbou, Ilumbu, Yilumbu
Population
19,700 in Gabon (2000). Total users in all countries: 22,720.
Location
Nyanga province: southwest coast, Mayumba, between Bangua and Nyanga rivers; Ogooué-Maritime province: coastal Ndougou department, Gamba, Mayonani, Panga, and Setté Cama villages.
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Language Status
6a* (Vigorous).
Classification
Language Development
Dictionary. Bible portions: 1933–1966.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script [Latn], no longer in use.
Some intermarriage with Vili [vif] women. Traditional religion.