Mangbutu language
Central Sudanic language of DR Congo
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Mangbutu is a Central Sudanic language of northeastern Congo. It, or its speakers, are also known as Mangu-Ngutu, Mombuttu, Wambutu. The 1,200 Andinai are separated from other Mangbutu speakers by Lese; they speak a distinct dialect, as do the Andali tribe (Angwe dialect).
RegionCongo (DRC)
Native speakers
(15,000 cited 1991)[1]Nilo-Saharan?
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Central Sudanic
- Eastern
- Mangbutu–Lese
- Mangbutu
- Mangbutu–Lese
- Eastern
| Mangbutu | |
|---|---|
| Region | Congo (DRC) |
Native speakers | (15,000 cited 1991)[1] |
Nilo-Saharan?
| |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | mdk |
| Glottolog | mang1396 |
Mangbutu is spoken in Watsa Territory.[2]