Matumbi

A language of Tanzania

ISO 639: mgw
Alternate Names: Kimatumbi, Kimatuumbi, Matuumbi
Population: 227,000 (Mradi wa Lugha za Tanzania 2009).
Location:: Lindi and Pwani regions.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, P, Matuumbi (P.13)
Dialects: Kuchi.
Language Use: Used by all. Also use Swahili [swh], but with low comprehension.
Language Development: Dictionary. Grammar. Texts.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Matumbi
Writing: Latin script [Latn], minimal usage.
Other Comments: Muslim, Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Lindi and Pwani regions.