Alternate Names: Dciriku, Diriko, Gciriku, Manyo, Mbogedo, Mbogedu, Rugciriku, Rumanyo, Shimbogedu
Dialects: None known. Reportedly similar to Simaa , and Kwangali ,.
Status Notes: Recognized language (2001, Education Act No. 16, Article 35), implemented by Ministry of Education, 2003.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 10,200 in Namibia (2006). Population total all countries: 36,200.
Language Use: Administration.
Language Development: Taught in primary and secondary schools. Radio programs. Dictionary. NT: 1988.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Namibia