Atsam

A language of Nigeria

ISO 639: cch
Alternate Names: Cawai, Cawe, Cawi, Chawai, Chawe, Chawi
Population: 30,000 (Barrett 1982).
Location:: Kaduna state: Kauru LGA.
Language Status: 5 (Developing).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Kainji, Eastern, Piti-Atsam
Dialects: None known. Reportedly most similar to Abishi [pcn].
Language Use: Used by all.
Language Development: Bible portions: 1923–1932.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Atsam
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Kaduna state: Kauru LGA.