Ila | Ethnologue

A language of Zambia

ISO 639: ilb
Alternate Names: Shukulumbwe, Sukulumbwe
Autonym: Chiila
Population: 82,900 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 97,400 (2010 census).
Location:: Central and Southern provinces: Kafue river west bend.
Language Status: 5 (Developing).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, M, Lenje-Tonga (M.63)
Dialects: Lundwe, Lumbu, Ila.
Language Use: Home, community, traditional ceremonies. Used by all. Positive attitudes.
Language Development: Dictionary. Grammar. Texts. NT: 1915–2016.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Ila
Writing: Latin script [Latn].

Location: Central and Southern provinces: Kafue river west bend.