Vwanji
A language of Tanzania
| Population | 28,000 (SIL 2003). |
| Region | Iringa region, Makete District, Kipengere Mountain Range. West of Bena [bez], south of Sangu [sbp], north of Kinga [zga]. |
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Tanzania, reference number 80 |
| Alternate names | Kivwanji, Kiwanji, Wanji |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, G, Bena-Kinga (G.60) |
| Language use | Adolescents prefer Swahili [swh]. Those who stay in the area often go back to Vwanji when they get older. All ages. Positive attitude. |
| Language development | Bible portions: 1979–1985. |
| Comments | Agriculturalists: potatoes, wheat, peas, maize, and other crops. Christian, traditional religion. |
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