Sakata
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A language of Democratic Republic of the Congo
Alternate Names
Kisakata, Lesa, Odual, Saka
User Population
75,000 (1982 UBS).
Location
Mai-Ndombe province: Inongo, Kutu, and Mushie territories, Lukenie river, and Semendua area.
Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
Dialects
Sakata, Djia (Dia, Dja, Kidjia, Wadia), Bai (Kibai, Kibay), Tuku (Batow, Ketu). Descendants of the ancient Mongo empire.
Language Use
Used by all. Also use Lingala [lin].
Language Development
Bible portions: 1932–1951.