Shekkacho

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Mocha, Shakacho, Shekacho, Shekecho, Shekicho, Shekka, Šakačo, Šekki noono

Shekki-noone

83,580, all users. L1 users: 80,100 (2007 census). L2 users: 3,480. 36,500 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 77,600 (2007 census).

Oromia and Gambela regions; Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ region: Maasha area.

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5* (Developing).

None known. Reportedly similar to Kafa [kbr].

SOV; tonal.

Also use Amharic [amh]. Used as L2 by Shabo [sbf].

Literacy rate in L2: 39%. Taught as subject in primary schools in grades 1–4. Taught as a major at the university level. Dictionary. NT: 2017.

Latin script [Latn].

Traditional religion.