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MYB ISO 639-3

Mbay

Mbaï Autonym

A language of Chad

ISO 639
myb
Alternate Names
Mbai, Mbay Moissala, Mbaye, Moissala Mbai, Sara Mbai
Autonym
Mbaï
Population
80,000 in Chad (1990 J. Keegan). Total users in all countries: 88,300.
Location:
Mandoul region: Barh Sara department, Moïssala area.
Language Status
5* (Developing).
Classification
Nilo-Saharan, Satellite-Core, Satellites, Central Sudanic, West, Bongo-Bagirmi, Sara-Bagirmi, Sara, Sara Proper
Dialects
Bédjou, Kan (Mbay-Kan), Ngoka (Mbang), Bédégué, Mougo, Bbate.
Language Development
Dictionary. Grammar. Texts. Bible: 1980.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Mbay
Writing
Latin script [Latn], used in Chad.
Other Comments
Traditional religion, Christian.

Also Spoken in

Language Name
Mbay
User Population
8,300 in Central African Republic (1996).
Location
Ouham prefecture: Batangafo and Markounda subprefectures.
Language Status
5 (Developing)
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Map

Location: Mandoul region: Barh Sara department, Moïssala area.