Mankanya

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A language of Guinea-Bissau

ISO 639-3
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Alternate Names
Bola, Mancang, Mancanha, Mankaañ, Mankanha
Autonym
Uhula
User Population

53,400 in Guinea-Bissau (2018). Total users in all countries: 96,460.

Location

Bolama region: Bolama island; Cacheu region: northwest of Bissau; Quinara region: Rio Grande de Buba mouth; Tombali region: Cacine sector.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Atlantic, Northern, Bak, Manjaku-Papel
Dialects

Uhula, Uwoh.

Language Use

Home, local market. Used by all. Neutral attitudes. Most also use Guinea-Bissau Creole [pov], as the language of interethnic unity, communication, and commerce. Some also use Portuguese [por], as the language of education and communication with foreigners. Also use Mandjak [mfv]. Also use Papel [pbo].

Language Development

A national organization promotes adult literacy and language use. Literature. Radio. Videos. Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 2014.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Mankanya
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Traditional religion, Christian.

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