Nasu, Wumeng

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A language of China

ISO 639-3
ywu
Alternate Names
Wumeng Yi, Wusa Yi, Yuan-Mo Yi
Population

150,000 (2007). Ethnic population: 200,000.

Location

West Guizhou and east Yunnan provinces, Weining, Shuicheng, Hezhang, Nayong, Xuanwei, Huize, and Yiliang counties; Northwest Yunnan Province, Zhaotong, Yongshan, Daguan, and Ludian counties.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened). Language of recognized nationality: Yi.

Classification
Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Ngwi-Burmese, Ngwi, Northern
Dialects

Hen-Ke Yi, Hezhang Yi, Weining Yi.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Nasu, Wumeng
Other Comments

Traditional religion, Christian.