Wané

A language of Côte d’Ivoire

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Hwane, Ngwané

Population

2,100 (1993 SIL).

Location

Southwest coast.

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification

Language Use

Positive attitudes. Some youth also use Bakwé [bjw] or French [fra].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Literacy rate in L2: 15%–25%.

Other Comments

Intermarry frequently with the Bakwe. Traditional religion, Christian, Muslim.