Rwa

A language of Tanzania

ISO 639: rwk
Alternate Names: Kimeru, Kirwa, Kirwo, Mero, Meru, Rwo
Population: 90,000 (1987). 50,000 Kihai.
Location:: Arusha region: Mount Meru area.
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.

Location: Arusha region: Mount Meru area.