Barwe

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A language of Mozambique

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Balke, Chirue, Cibalke, Rue

Population

17,000 in Mozambique (2006).

Location

Manica province.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification

Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, N, Senga-Sena (N.44)

Dialects

None known. Probably good comprehension of Nyungwe [nyu] or Sena [seh].

Language Resources

OLAC resources in and about Barwe

Writing

Latin script [Latn].

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Zimbabwe

Language nameBarwe

Location

Manicaland province: Nyanga district, Nyamaropa area, Mukwewa, Mukatsa, Mashumba, Sangoma, and Mbiriyade wards; possibly in Mashonaland East province: Mudzi district.

Alternate Names

ChiBarwe

Status

6b (Threatened).

Language Use

Also use Manyika [mxc].

Writing

Latin script [Latn].

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