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KNF ISO 639-3

Mankanya

Uhula Autonym

A language of Guinea-Bissau

ISO 639
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Alternate Names
Bola, Mancang, Mancanha, Mankaañ, Mankanha
Autonym
Uhula
Population
53,400 in Guinea-Bissau (2018). Total users in all countries: 96,460.
Location:
Bolama region: Bolama island; Cacheu region: northwest of Bissau; Quinara region: Rio Grande de Buba mouth; Tombali region: Cacine sector.
Language Status
5 (Developing).
Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Atlantic, Northern, Bak, Manjaku-Papel
Dialects
Uhula, Uwoh.
Language Use
Home, local market. Used by all. Neutral attitudes. Most also use Guinea-Bissau Creole [pov], as the language of interethnic unity, communication, and commerce. Some also use Portuguese [por], as the language of education and communication with foreigners. Also use Mandjak [mfv]. Also use Papel [pbo].
Language Development
A national organization promotes adult literacy and language use. Literature. Radio. Videos. Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 2014.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Mankanya
Writing
Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments
Traditional religion, Christian.

Also Spoken in

Language Name
Mankanya
User Population
1,960 in Gambia (2016).
Language Status
Unestablished
Other Comments
Non-indigenous.
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Language Name
Mankanya
User Population
41,100 in Senegal (2017), increasing. 3,000 monolinguals.
Location
Sédhiou region: Sédhiou city, Casamance river area; between Casamance and Soungrougrou rivers; Ziguinchior region: south along Casamance river, east and west of Ziguinchor city.
Dialects
Uhula, Uwoh.
Language Status
5 (Developing)
Other Comments
Traditional religion, Christian.
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Map

Location: Bolama region: Bolama island; Cacheu region: northwest of Bissau; Quinara region: Rio Grande de Buba mouth; Tombali region: Cacine sector.