Language NameMasana
User Population103,000 in Cameroon (1982 SIL).
LocationFar North region: southeast Mayo-Danay division, Yagoua town area.
Alternate NamesMasa, Massa, Massana, “Banana” (pej.)
DialectsYagwa (Yagoua), Domo, Walya (Walia), Bongor, Wina (Viri), Gizay (Guissey), Budugum. The first 3 dialects listed are West Masa; Wina and Gizay are Central Masa.
Language UseMost also use Adamawa Fulfulde [fub]. Many also use Chadian Spoken Arabic [shu]. Many also use French [fra]. Some also use Musgu [mug]. Some also use Tupuri [tui]. A few also use Musey [mse]. Used as L2 by Musey [mse], Tupuri [tui].
