Ede Idaca

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A language of Benin

ISO 639-3
idd
Alternate Names
Idaaca, Idaasa, Idaatcha, Idaca, Idáìtsà
Population

100,000 (2002 SIL).

Location

Collines Department, Dassa-Zoume and Glazoué communes. West Oueme river.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Defoid, Yoruboid, Edekiri
Dialects

Idàáshà, Idàátchà.

Language Use

Vigorous: determined to keep their language from influences from outsiders. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use French [fra], Yoruba [yor], or Fon [fon].

Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: 20%. Literacy rate in L2: 20%. Literacy program covers entire language area due to high motivation. Poetry. Radio programs. Bible portions.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Ede Idaca
Writing
Latin script.
Other Comments

Christian, Muslim, traditional religion.