Jowulu

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A language of Mali

ISO 639-3
jow
Alternate Names
Jo, Samogho
Autonym
Jowulu
User Population

17,000 in Mali (2021 SIL), increasing. Ethnic population: 20,000 (2021 SIL). Total users in all countries: 18,000.

Location

Sikasso region: Kadiolo circle, Loulouni commune, 12 villages on Burkina Faso border.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

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

Used by all. Positive attitudes. Most also use Jula [dyu]. A few also use Duungooma [dux]. A few also use French [fra], especially educated speakers. A few also use Supyire Sénoufo [spp]. Also use Bamanankan [bam], especially men.

Language Development

Literacy rate in L2: 5%. Active literacy program. Literature. Bible portions: 2004.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Jowulu
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Ethnonym: Samogho, a cover term including the Dzuungoo [dnn], Matya Samo [stj], and possibly other languages. Muslim, Christian, traditional religion.

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