Sar

A language of Chad

Sara, Sara Madjingay, Sàᶉ̄

tà Sàᶉ̄

183,000 (1993 census). 74,700 Madjingay (1964), 16,300 No (1964), 32,000 Nar (1977).

Mandoul and Moyen-Chari regions: Balimba, Bédaya, Bessada, Djoli, Koumogo, Koumra, Matékaga, and Sarh cantons.

3 (Wider communication). Lingua franca of regional capital of Sarh.

Majingai (Madja Ngai, Madjingay, Madjingaye, Majinngay, Majngany, Sara Madjingaye, Sara Majngany), Nar, No.

Used as L2 by Gulay [gvl], Kwang [kvi], Ngam [nmc], Noy [noy], Tumak [tmc], Tunia [tug].

Literacy rate in L1: 10%. Taught as subject in primary schools. Dictionary. Bible: 2011.

Latin script [Latn].

The principal language of Sarh. Traditional religion, Christian, Muslim.