Masa people
Chadic ethnic group / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Massa people, also called Masana, Banana, or Yagoua are a Chadic ethnic group in Cameroon and Chad. They are often grouped together with several together ethnic groups, who are collectively referred to as the Kirdi people.[3]
Quick Facts Total population, Regions with significant populations ...
Total population | |
---|---|
266,000–469,000[1][2] | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Cameroon | 266,000–318,000 |
Chad[citation needed] | 150,000 |
Languages | |
Massa language | |
Religion | |
Christianity (30%), Evangelical Christian (15%), Islam (45%) | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Other Chadic peoples |
Close
The Masa have an estimated population of 266,000 to 469,000, with the majority residing in Cameroon. Most of them speak the Massa language.[4]