Azhe

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A language of China

ISO 639-3
yiz
Population

54,000 (Bradley 2007). Ethnic population: 60,000.

Location

Yunnan Province, Mile county: Xun Jian, Wushan, and Jiangbian districts; Huaning county, Panxi district; north Kaiyuan county, Xiaolongtan district, Xiaolongtan community; Lebaidao district, Jiedian community; Mazheshao district, Chongzi community; northeast Jianshui county, 1 village.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Ngwi-Burmese, Ngwi, Southeastern
Language Use

Also use Mandarin Chinese [cmn].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Azhe
Other Comments

Officially classified within Yi nationality. Traditional religion.