Bagvalal (KVA) A language of the Russian Federation

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Alternate Names
Bagulal, Bagvalin, Bagwalal, Barbalin, Kvanada, Kvanadin
Population

1,450 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 6,000 (2014 NCRP).

Location

Dagestan republic: Akhvakhsky district, Tlibisho and Tlissi; Tsumadinsky district, Gimerso, Khushtada, Kvanada, and Tlondoda; a few other communities.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous). Statutory language of provincial identity in Dagestan Autonomous Republic (1994, Constitution, Article 10).

Classification
North Caucasian, East Caucasian, Avar-Andic, Andic
 
Dialects

Kvanada-Himerso, Tlondoda-Khushtada, Tlissi-Tlibisho. Reportedly similar to Tindi [tin].

Language Use

Home. Positive attitudes. All also use Russian [rus]. Also use Tindi [tin]. Also use Avar [ava], as a literary language.

Language Development
Dictionary. Grammar.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Bagvalal
 
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Muslim.