Irigwe
A language of Nigeria
| Population | 40,000 (1985 UBS). |
| Region | Plateau state, Bassa and Barakin Ladi LGAs; Kaduna state, Saminaka LGA. |
| Language map |
Nigeria, Map 2, reference number 80 |
| Alternate names | Aregwe, Idafan, Iregwe, Kwal, Kwan, Kwoll, Miango, Nkarigwe, Nnerigwe, Nyango, Rigwe |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Plateau, Central, South-Central |
| Language development | Bible portions: 1923–1935. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | The language is ‘Nkarigwe’ or ‘Rigwe’, the people are ‘Nnerigwe’ or ‘Miyango’. |
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