Giiwo

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A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3
kks
Alternate Names
Bu Giiwo, Kirfi, Kirifawa, Kirifi, Ma Giiwo
User Population

14,000 (1998 SIL).

Location

Bauchi state: Alkaleri, Bauchi, and Darazo LGAs.

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Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Classification
Afro-Asiatic, Chadic, West, A, A.2, Bole, Bole Proper
Language Use

Also use Hausa [hau].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Giiwo
Other Comments

Muslim.