Also Known As:
Wa, Wa Proper, Lava, Luwa, Lua, L'wa, Lavua, Lavüa, Mountain Lawa, Lawa, Western Lawa, Mae Sariang, La'wa
Dialects & Varieties
- La-Oor
East and Southeast Asia
Bradley, David. 2007. "East and Southeast Asia." In Encyclopedia of the World's Endangered Languages, edited by C. Moseley. 349-424. London & New York: Routledge.
Speakers
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Ethnic or community population
~20,000
Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
All are bilingual in Northern Thai, with most also having knowledge of Central Thai.
Location and Context
Countries
Thailand
Location Description
Mae Sariang and Hot districts of southwestern Chiangmai Province
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Other Languages Used By The Community
Thai
Number of Other Language Speakers:
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Domains of Other Languages:
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Writing Systems
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Recent Resources
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