Micha language


Micha, or Miqie, is a Loloish language of Yunnan. Usage is declining.

Classification

Micha is most closely related to Lipo, Lolopo, and Lisu.
The autonym is used by Lalo speakers, and should not be confused with Micha.

Distribution

Micha is spoken by about 9,000 in north-central Yunnan, in Wuding County, Luquan County, and Fumin County.
According to the Nanjian County Gazetteer, Micha is also spoken in Nanjian County, around Aliwu 阿里勿 and Santaishan 三台山, southeast of Dali.