Matal

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A language of Cameroon

ISO 639-3
mfh
Alternate Names
Balda, Mouktele, Muktele, Muktile
Autonym
Matal
User Population

18,000 (1982 SIL).

Location

Far North region: Mayo-Sava division, Mora subdivision, southwest of Mora, east edge of Mandara mountains.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Afro-Asiatic, Chadic, Biu-Mandara, A, A.5
Language Use

Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Many also use Zulgo-Gemzek [gnd]. Some also use French [fra], as language of public education. Some also use Mada [mxu]. Also use Adamawa Fulfulde [fub]. Also use Wuzlam [udl]. Used as L2 by Mada [mxu].

Language Development

NT: 1989–2011.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Matal
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.