Ila

A language of Zambia

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Chiila, Shukulumbwe, Sukulumbwe

Population

71,200 (2006).

Location

Central and Southern provinces, Kafue river west bend, west of Sala [shq] language area.

Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification

Dialects

Ila, Lumbu, Lundwe.

Language Use

Home, community, traditional ceremonies. All ages. Positive attitudes.

Language Development

Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 1915–1945.

Language Resources

Writing

Latin script.