BWC ISO 639-3
Bwile
A language of Zambia
- ISO 639
- bwc
- Population
- 19,600 in Zambia (2010 census). Ethnic population: 55,600 (2010 census). Total users in all countries: 32,000.
- Location:
- Luapula province.
- Language Status
- 6b (Threatened).
- Classification
- Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, M, Bemba (M.401)
- Dialects
- None known. Not closely related to other languages.
- Language Use
- Home, community. Some young people, all adults. Positive attitudes.
Also Spoken in
- Location
- Haut-Katanga province: Pweto area north end of Lake Mweru.
- Language Status
- 6a (Vigorous) View other languages of Democratic Republic of the Congo
Language Name
Bwile
User Population
12,400 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (2002).
Map
Location: Luapula province.
Size and Vitality
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