Rwa

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A language of Tanzania

ISO 639-3
rwk
Alternate Names
Kimeru, Kirwa, Kirwo, Mero, Meru, Rwo
User Population

90,000 (1987). 50,000 Kihai.

Location

Arusha region: Mount Meru area.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, E, Chaga (E.621)
Dialects

Kihai (Meru).

Language Use

Used by all.

Language Development

NT: 1964.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Rwa
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Distinct from Kimîîru [mer] of Kenya.