Matumbi

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A language of Tanzania

ISO 639-3
mgw
Alternate Names
Kimatumbi, Kimatuumbi, Matuumbi
User Population

227,000 (Mradi wa Lugha za Tanzania 2009).

Location

Lindi and Pwani regions.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, P, Matuumbi (P.13)
Dialects

Kuchi.

Language Use

Used by all. Also use Swahili [swh], but with low comprehension.

Language Development

Dictionary. Grammar. Texts.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Matumbi
Writing

Latin script [Latn], limited usage.

Other Comments

Muslim, Christian, traditional religion.