Nathembo

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A language of Mozambique

ISO 639-3
nte
Alternate Names
Esakaji, Sakaji, Sakati, Sanagage, Sangaji, Sankaji, Theithei
User Population

51,000 (2017).

Location

Nampula province: Amisse, Charamatane, Mutembua, Namaeca, Namaponda, Zubairi, to Khibulani and Mogincual, all on Sangange peninsula.

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Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, P, Makhuwa (P.312)
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Nathembo
Other Comments

Similar to Makhuwa [vmw] and Swahili [swh]. Sakaji is a place name.