Dwang

A language of Ghana

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Dwan, Nchumunu

Population

8,200 (2003 GILLBT). 1,600 Bekye, 3,300 Kenyen, 3,300 Wiase.

Location

South of Volta lake and the Chumburung [ncu] language area, east of Atebubu.

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification

Dialects

Bekye, Kenyen, Wiase. Most similar to Kplang [kph]. Comprehension of Chumburung [ncu] 75%. Krache [kye] is understood well due to contact.

Language Use

Vigorous. Most domains. All ages. Most also use Akan [aka].

Language Resources

Writing

Unwritten.

Other Comments

Ethnonym: Bassa, historically.