Dass

A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Barawa

Population

8,830. 1,130 Lukshi, 4,700 Durr-Baraza, 700 Wandi and Zumbul, 2,300 Dot (1971 census).

Location

Bauchi State, Akleri, Toro, and Dass LGAs; Plateau State, Shendam LGA.

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification

Dialects

Dot (Dott, Dwat, Zodi), Durr-Baraza (Bandas), Lukshi (Dekshi), Wandi (Wangday), Zumbul (Boodla). A dialect subgroup.

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