Waata
A language of Kenya
| Population | 17,400 (2006), increasing. |
| Region | Coast Province, Lamu District, Tana River lower parts. |
| Language map |
Kenya, reference number 57 |
| Alternate names | Ariangulu, Langulo, Sanya, Sanye, Waat, Wasanye |
| Classification | Afro-Asiatic, Cushitic, East, Oromo |
| Language use | Home, social gatherings. All ages. Positive attitude. Also use Kiswahili [swh], Ilwana [mlk], or English. |
| Language development | Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Literacy rate in L2: 15%–25%. |
| Comments | They have maintained their language in spite of change in economy and pressure from other languages. Distinct language from Dahalo [dal] (Sanye) or Boni [bob]. Formerly hunter-gatherers; now agriculturalists. Muslim, Christian. |
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