Waja
PrintA language of Nigeria
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Nyan Wiyau, Wiyaa, Wuya
Population
60,000 (1989 U. Kleinewillinghöfer).
Location
Gombe State, Balanga, Akko, and Yamaltu Deba LGAs; Adamawa State, northern Michika LGA; Borno State, Gwoza LGA; Taraba State, Bali LGA.
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Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
Classification
Dialects
Deruwo (Wajan Dutse), Waja (Wajan Kasa). Small dialect differences.
Language Use
Also use Fulfulde [fuv].
Language Development
Grammar. Bible portions: 1926–1935.
Writing
Latin script, in development.
Traditional religion, Christian, Muslim.