Mbuko language
Afro-Asiatic language of Cameroon
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Mbuko is an Afro-Asiatic language spoken in the canton of Doulek, Méri subdivision, department of Diamaré, and also in parts of the canton of Serawa, Tokombéré subdivision, department of Mayo-Sava, in the Far North Region of Cameroon.[1]
NativetoCameroon
RegionFar North Region
Native speakers
15,000 (2008)[1]Afro-Asiatic
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Chadic
- Biu–Mandara
- Wandala–Mafa
- Mafa (A.5)
- Northeast
- Mbuko
- Northeast
- Mafa (A.5)
- Wandala–Mafa
- Biu–Mandara
| Mbuko | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Cameroon |
| Region | Far North Region |
Native speakers | 15,000 (2008)[1] |
Afro-Asiatic
| |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | mqb |
| Glottolog | mbuk1243 |
The Mbuko (6,700 speakers) traditionally inhabit the Mbuko massif, located east of Meri. They also live in the neighbouring plain of Mayo-Ranéo (in the canton of Doulek, arrondissement of Meri, department of Diamaré, Far North Region).[2]
