Alternate Names: Chokwe, Ciokwe, Djok, Kioko, Quioco, Shioko, Tschiokloe, Tshokwe
Dialects: Minungo, Ukhongo, Ulanda.
Status Notes: De facto language of national identity.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 456,000 in Angola (1991). Population total all countries: 983,280.
Language Use: Home, church, commerce. All ages. Positive attitudes. 50% also use Portuguese [por].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: Below 30%. Taught in primary schools (2012). Poetry. Radio programs. Films. Dictionary. Bible: 1970–1990.
Spoken In: Angola
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Angola
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.