Alternate Names: Idaaca, Idaasa, Idaatcha, Idaca, Idáìtsà
Dialects: Idàáshà, Idàátchà.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 100,000 (2002 SIL).
Language Use: Vigorous: determined to keep their language from influences from outsiders. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. 50% also use Fon [fon]. Also use French [fra], Yoruba [yor].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 20%. Literacy rate in L2: 20%. Literacy program covers entire language area due to high motivation. Poetry. Radio programs. Bible portions.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Benin
Other Comments: Christian, Muslim, traditional religion.