Bankagooma

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A language of Mali

ISO 639-3
bxw
Alternate Names
Banka, Bankagoma, Bankagoroma, Bankaje, Samogho
User Population

6,000 (2007 SIL). Ethnic population: 6,000.

Location

Sikasso region: Sikasso circle, 2 areas northeast of Sikasso town; Danderesso, 7 other townships.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Mande, Western, Northwestern, Samogo
Language Use

Bankagooma no longer spoken in several towns, where the people now speak Bambara [bam]. A few villages are still stable. Used by all. Also use Bamanankan [bam].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Bankagooma
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].