NAWDM (NAUDM, NAWDAM, NAOUDEM, LOSSO, LOSU) [NMZ] 145,600 in Togo (1991 L. Vanderaa CRC). Population total both countries 145,600 or more. Around Niamtougou, Préfecture of Doufelgou. Many have settled in the préfectures of Sotouboua, Ogou, and Haho. There is an important minority in Lomé. Also spoken in Ghana. Linguistic affiliation: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, North, Gur, Central, Northern, Oti-Volta, Yom-Nawdm. Linguistically close to Yom. Bilingualism in French. 'Losso' is the name they use for themselves when talking to outsiders. Literacy rate in first language: Below 1%. Traditional religion, Christian. Bible portions 1992.