Nathembo

A language of Mozambique

ISO 639: nte
Alternate Names: Esakaji, Sakaji, Sakati, Sanagage, Sangaji, Sankaji, Theithei
Population: 51,000 (2017).
Location:: Nampula province: Amisse, Charamatane, Mutembua, Namaeca, Namaponda, Zubairi, to Khibulani and Mogincual, all on Sangange peninsula.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, P, Makhuwa (P.312)
Other Comments: Similar to Makhuwa [vmw] and Swahili [swh]. Sakaji is a place name.

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