Mbala language
Bantu language of the Congo
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Mbala (Gimbala, Rumbala) is a Bantu language of the Congo. It is widely spoken in the area around the town of Kikwit.
NativetoDemocratic Republic of Congo
RegionBandundu Province
Native speakers
(200,000 cited 1972)[1]Niger–Congo?
-
Atlantic–Congo
- Benue–Congo
- Bantoid
- Bantu (Zone L)
- Holu–Pende (L.10)
(formerly H.40)- Mbala
- Holu–Pende (L.10)
- Bantu (Zone L)
- Bantoid
- Benue–Congo
| Mbala | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Democratic Republic of Congo |
| Region | Bandundu Province |
Native speakers | (200,000 cited 1972)[1] |
Niger–Congo?
| |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | mdp |
| Glottolog | mbal1257 |
H.41[2] | |
