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A Bantu language and the largest indigenous language of Tanzania by first-language speakers, used across the Lake Victoria region around Mwanza. Around 8 million speakers.
Hadza
Also known as: Hadzane
A click-language isolate spoken by the Hadza hunter-gatherers around Lake Eyasi in northern Tanzania. Fewer than 1,000 speakers; no demonstrated genetic relationship to any other language.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Hadza?
Hadza is a dialect of the Hadza language.
Where is Hadza spoken?
Hadza is primarily spoken in Tanzania.
Which region is Hadza associated with?
Hadza is part of the East & Southern Africa region on DialectAtlas.
Is Hadza known by other names?
Yes — Hadza is also referred to as Hadzane.
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