Alternate Names: Chimakonde, Chinimakonde, Kimakonde, Konde, Matambe, Matambwe, Mekwengo
Dialects: Matambwe, Maviha. Matambwe dialect may be more similar to Yao , than Makonde, and may even be a separate language or dialect of Mwera ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 980,000 in Tanzania (2006). Population total all countries: 1,340,000.
Language Use: Vigorous. All ages. Also use Swahili [swh].
Language Development: Grammar. Bible portions: 2008.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Tanzania
Other Comments: Makonde are known for wood carving skills. Many wood carvers will say they are Makonde even if they are not. Muslim, Christian.