Awu

A language of China

ISO 639: yiu
Alternate Names: Luowu, Luwu
Population: 20,000 (2002).
Location:: Yunnan province: north Honghe prefecture, Luxi and Mile counties; south Qujing prefecture, Luoping and Shizong counties.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened). Language of recognized nationality: Yi.
Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Ngwi-Burmese, Ngwi, Northern
Dialects: Northern Awu, Southern Awu.
Language Use: Some young people, all adults.
Other Comments: Traditional religion.

Location: Yunnan province: north Honghe prefecture, Luxi and Mile counties; south Qujing prefecture, Luoping and Shizong counties.