Language NameMambwe-Lungu
User Population6,680 in Tanzania (Mradi wa Lugha za Tanzania 2009). 5,050 Mambwe and 1,630 Lungu (Mradi wa Lugha za Tanzania 2009).
LocationRukwa region: Sumbawanga rural, Sumbawanga urban, and far south Nkansi districts, Matanga village south to Zambia border, Lake Tanganyika west to Tunko village east.
Alternate NamesMambwe-Rungu
DialectsMambwe (Cimambwe, Ichimambwe, Icimambwe, Kimambwe), Lungu (Cilungu, Icilungu, Icirungu, Kilungu, Kirungu, Rungu), Fipa-Mambwe (Kifipa cha Kimambwe).
Language UseSwahili [swh] used in primary schools. English [eng] used in secondary schools. All domains except education and official government business. Used by all. Also use Fipa [fip].
