Nkoya
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A language of Zambia
Alternate Names
shiNkoya
Autonym
Shinkoya
User Population
36,200 (2010 census). 1,190 Mashasha, 35,000 Nkoya (2010 census).
Location
North-Western province: Kabompo district; Southern and Western provinces: Mankoya area.
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Language Status
5* (Developing).
Dialects
Nkoya, Mbowela (Mbwela, Mbwera, Shimbwera), Lushangi, Shasha (Mashasha), Lukolwe (Kolwe).
Language Use
Home, traditional ceremonies, community. Also use Lozi [loz].
Language Development
Bible: 2020.