Kwere people
The Kwere also known as Ngh'wele (Wakwere in Swahili) are a matrilineal ethnic and linguistic group native to Bagamoyo District and Chalinze District in Pwani Region of coastal Tanzania. The primary language spoken is Ngh'wele, called Kikwere in Swahili. The most famous person of Kwere descent is former President of Tanzania Jakaya Kikwete.
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Tanzania | 48,132 (1967) |
| Languages | |
| Kwere language | |
| Religion | |
| Majority: Islam Minority: African Traditional Religion, | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Zaramo , Doe people & other Bantu peoples | |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.