Datapoint Lingala/Order of demonstrative and noun
There is no functional distinction between the two positions. The head-initial order, as in example 60-6, is the unmarked one. Fronting, as in example 60-5, is used to convey contrast (i.e., 'this man, not that other one').
Values 
Demonstrative word follows noun
Frequency: 90.0%
- Example 60-6:
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mobáli óyomobálimanóyodemthis man
- Confidence:
- Very certain
Demonstrative word precedes noun
Frequency: 10.0%
- Example 60-5:
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óyo mobálióyodemmobálimanthis man
- Confidence:
- Intermediate