Anufo

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A language of Ghana

Alternate Names

Chakosi, Chokosi, Kyokosi, Tchokossi, Tiokossi

Anufo

User Population

91,300 in Ghana (2013 UNSD). Total users in all countries: 177,200.

Northern region: Wawjayga area.

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Language Status

5* (Developing).

Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Kwa, Nyo, Potou-Tano, Tano, Central, Bia, Northern

Also use English [eng].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L2: Below 5%. Radio. Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 2006.

Language Resources

OLAC resources in and about Anufo

Latin script [Latn], used since 1993.

Large migration to Togo. Traditional religion, Muslim.

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Benin

Language NameAnufo

User Population

13,800 in Benin (2002 SIL).

Location

Atacora department: Boukoumbée and Cobly communes, a few villages.

Alternate Names

Chakosi, Chokosi, Chokossi, Tchokossi

Language Status

5* (Developing).

Language Use

Also use French [fra], to an extent varying with education levels.

Language Development

Literacy rate in L1: 1%–5%.

Other Comments

Traditional religion, Muslim.

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Togo

Language NameAnufo

User Population

72,100 in Togo (Gblem-Poidi and Kantchoa 2012).

Location

Savanes region: Oti prefecture, Mango town area.

Alternate Names

Chakosi, Chokosi, Chokossi, Tchokossi, Tiokossi

Language Status

5 (Developing).

Language Use

Often learn neighboring languages (2012). Used by all. Also use French [fra]. Also use Hausa [hau]. Also use Standard Arabic [arb]. Used as L2 by Ngangam [gng].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L1: 1%–5%. Some can read some French or Arabic [arb].

Other Comments

Traditional religion, Muslim.

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