Gwak
PrintA language of Nigeria
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Jar, Jaracin Kasa, Jaranchi, Jaranci, Jarancin Kasa, Jarawa, Jarawan Bununu, Jarawan Kasa
Population
70,000 (2011 SIL).
Location
Bauchi State, Dass LGA, Tafawa-Balewa LGA, Gital, Garam, Kardam, Dulem, Buyital, Michiyan Kuka, Bar, and Kumgas.
Language Maps
Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
Classification
Language Use
Some pressure to shift to Hausa [hau], especially in Bununu Kasa. All ages.
Language Development
Bible portions: 1940.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script, in development.
The Bagyak people identify both as Bagyak and also as Jarawa or Jar people. Muslim.