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Kiranti language of Nepal From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mewahang (Meohang), or Newahang, is a Kiranti language spoken in Nepal. The eastern and western dialects are structurally distinct.
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Native to | Nepal |
Region | Koshi Province |
Native speakers | 4,700 (2011 census)[1] |
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ISO 639-3 | Either:emg – Easternraf – Western |
Glottolog | mewa1252 |
ELP | Western Mewahang |
Western Mewahang is spoken in the upper Arun valley west of the Arun River in Sankhuwasabha District, Koshi Province, in the villages of Bala, Yamdang, Tamku, and Sisuwa (Ethnologue).
Eastern Mewahang is spoken in Mangtewa, Yaphu, and Choyang VDC's of Sankhuwasabha District, Koshi Province (Ethnologue). It is spoken in the upper Arun valley east of the Arun River.
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