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These ethnic groups are of Bantu origin, with large Nilotic-speaking, moderate indigenous, and small non-African minorities. The country lacks a clear dominant ethnic majority: the largest ethnic group in Tanzania, the Sukuma people, comprises about 16 percent of the country's total population, followed by the Wanyakyusa and the Chagga.
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The Datooga (Wamang'ati in Swahili) are a Nilotic ethnic people group from Tanzania, located in Karatu District of Arusha Region and historically in areas of southwest Manyara Region and northern Singida Region. In 2000, the Datooga population was estimated to number 87,978.
The Luguru are a matrilineal ethnic and linguistic group from Pwani Region and Morogoro Region in Tanzania. They speak the Bantu Luguru language. [1] In 2001, the Luguru population was estimated to be at about 692,000. [2] The Luguru are Muslim. However, many traditional beliefs and practices are still extant among them. [3]
The Ikizu (or Ikiizo) are an ethnic and linguistic group based in Bunda District of Mara Region in northern Tanzania. In 1987, the Ikizu population was estimated to number 28,000. In 1987, the Ikizu population was estimated to number 28,000.
Sources differ on when the Rangi became a distinct ethnic group, with some suggesting approximately 300 AD and others say around the range of 1500-1700. Despite being a Bantu ethnic group, most Rangi do not believe that their ancestors came from the West, and that they actually came from the North and East ( Ethiopia and Sudan ).
The Sangu people, (or Rori), are an ethnic group based in the Usangu Plain of Chunya District of Mbeya Region, Tanzania.They speak Sangu (or Kisangu), which belongs to the Bantu language family. The Sangu community has a rich cultural heritage and is known for traditional practices, music, and art.
The Shubi (also called Washubi) are a Bantu ethnic and linguistic group based in Ngara District of Kagera Region, Tanzania; that speak the Shubi language. In 1987 the Shubi population was estimated to number 153,000. [1] They were traditionally hunters but now are predominantly agriculturalists.