Phowa, Hlepho
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A language of China
Alternate Names
Abo, Boren, Bozi, Conehead Phula, Cowtail Phula, Daizhanpho, Digaopho, Flowery Phula, Hua Phula, Jiantou Phula, Minjia, Niuweiba Phula, Paola, Pho, Phula, Sandaohong Phula, Shaoji Phula, Sifter Basket Phula, Thrice Striped Red Phula, Xiuba
User Population
36,000 (Pelkey 2011), decreasing. Ethnic population: 50,000.
Location
Yunnan province: Kaiyuan county, east Beige township; north Mengzi, north Pingbian, west Weshan counties; Yanshan county, southeast Ashe township.
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Language Status
6b (Threatened). Language of recognized nationality: Yi.
Language Use
Dialects spoken in Wenshan County are most endangered. Home, village, market. Some young people, all adults.
Traditional religion.