Mushungulu

A language of Somalia

ISO 639: xma
Alternate Names: Kimushungulu, Mushunguli
Population: 33,000 (2019).
Location:: Jubbada Hoose region: Jamaame district; urban areas Kismaayo and Muqdisho.
Language Status: 6b* (Threatened).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, G, Zigula-Zaramo (G.311)
Dialects: None known. May be the same as, or intelligible of, Zigula [ziw] or Shambala [ksb].
Language Use: Also use Maay [ymm]. Also use Somali [som].
Language Development: Dictionary.
Other Comments: Descended from fugitive slaves who escaped from Somali masters in Middle Shabeelle region around 1840. Muslim, traditional religion.

Location: Jubbada Hoose region: Jamaame district; urban areas Kismaayo and Muqdisho.