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Matal language

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Matal, also known as Muktele and Balda, is an Afro-Asiatic language spoken in northern Cameroon.

The Matal inhabit the western edge of the Mandara Mountains, from the Parékwa massif southwards to the Méri. They also live the neighboring plain of Mayo-Ranéo (Baldama and Zouelva cantons in Mora arrondissement, Mayo-Sava department, Far North Region). They number 18,000 people.

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Sources

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    Matal
    WikidataLast verified: 21 October 2026
  2. 2.
    Matal language
    Wikipedia (English)Published 16 August 2022Last verified: 21 October 2026
  3. 3.
    Mouktélé (langue)
    Wikipédia (français)Published 4 January 2021Last verified: 21 October 2026

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