Waja
A language of Nigeria
| Population | 60,000 (1989 U. Kleinewillinghöfer). |
| Region | Gombe state, Balanga, Akko, Yamaltu Deba LGAs; Adamawa state, northern Michika LGA; Borno state, Gwoza LGA; Taraba state, Bali LGA. |
| Language map |
Nigeria, Map 5, reference number 264 |
| Alternate names | Nyan Wiyau, Wiyaa, Wuya |
| Dialects | Deruwo (Wajan Dutse), Waja (Wajan Kasa). Small dialect differences. |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, North, Adamawa-Ubangi, Adamawa, Waja-Jen, Waja, Tula |
| Language use | Also use Fulfulde [fuv]. |
| Language development | Grammar. Bible portions: 1926–1935. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | Agriculturalists: wheat, guinea corn, maize, rice; hunters; animal husbandry: cattle, goats, sheep. Traditional religion, Christian, Muslim. |
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