Koho

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A language of Viet Nam

Alternate Names
Caho, Co Ho, Coho, Kohor
Autonym
Kơho
User Population

201,000 (2019 census), based on ethnicity.

Location

Binh Thuan, Dak Nong, Dong Nai, Lam Dong and Ninh Thuan provinces.

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Language Status

5 (Developing). Language of recognized ethnic group: Co Ho.

Dialects

Chil (Kil), Tring (Trinh), Sre, Kalop, Sop, Laya, Rion, Nop (Tu-Lop, Xre Nop), Tala (To La), Kodu (Co-Don), Pru, Lac (Lach, Lat).

Language Use

Used by all. Also use Vietnamese [vie].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L1: 10%–30%. Literacy rate in L2: 50%–75%. Radio. Dictionary. Grammar. Bible: 2009–2018.

Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.