Ila

ILB

developing

Alternate Names: Chiila, Shukulumbwe, Sukulumbwe

Dialects: Ila, Lumbu, Lundwe.

Genealogy:

Niger-Congo
Atlantic-Congo
Volta-Congo
Benue-Congo
Bantoid
Southern
Narrow Bantu
Central
M
Lenje-Tonga (M.63)

Demographics: 82,900 (2010 census).

Language Use: Home, community, traditional ceremonies. All ages. Positive attitudes.

Language Development: Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 1915–1945.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Zambia