Gorowa

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A language of Tanzania

Alternate Names
Fiome, Goroa, Gorwaa, Ufiomi
User Population

113,000 (Mradi wa Lugha za Tanzania 2009).

Location

Dodoma region: Kondoa district, near Babati, Mount Ufiome area; Manyara region: Mbulu district.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Dialects

Reportedly similar to Burunge [bds], Alagwa [wbj], and Iraqw [irk]. May be a dialect of Iraqw.

Language Use

Used by all. Also use Iraqw [irk]. Also use Swahili [swh].

Language Development

Dictionary. Texts.

Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.