Mankanya

KNF

developing

Alternate Names: Bola, Mancagne, Mancang, Mancanha, Mankaañ, Mankanha

Dialects: Uhula, Uwoh.

Genealogy:

Niger-Congo
Atlantic-Congo
Atlantic
Northern
Bak
Manjaku-Papel

Demographics: 44,200 in Guinea-Bissau (2006 World Factbook). Population total all countries: 75,050.

Language Use: Home, local market. All ages. Neutral attitudes. Also use Mandjak [mfv], Papel [pbo], Portuguese [por], Upper Guinea Crioulo [pov].

Language Development: A national organization promotes adult literacy and language use. Radio programs. Films. Grammar. Bible portions: 2000–2005.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Guinea-Bissau

Other Comments: Traditional religion, Christian.