Subia people

Subia people
Baikuhane / Basubia
Subia woman wearing a musisi
Total population
73,390[1]
Regions with significant populations
 Namibia62,590 (2023 census)[2]
 Botswana7,900
 Zambia2,900
Languages
Subia
Religion
Christianity
Related ethnic groups
Lozi people

The Ikuhane people, also known as the Subiya or Subia, are a Bantu-speaking ethnic group native to Southern Africa. They are part of the larger Lozi ethnic group and have significant populations in Botswana, Namibia, and Zambia. Their language is known as the Kuhane language (Chikuhane) or the Subia language (Chisubia), but Silozi is used as the formal language in official, educational, and media contexts.

  1. ^ "The Subia People Group In All Countries". Joshua Project. Joshua Project. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Namibia 2023 Population and Housing Census Main Report" (PDF). Namibia Statistics Agency. Retrieved 2024-10-30.