Thopho

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A language of China

ISO 639-3
ytp
Alternate Names
Black Hat Folk, Black Phula, Hei Mao Ren, Phula
User Population

200 (Pelkey 2011), decreasing. Ethnic population: 500.

Location

Yunnan province: Guangnan county, South central Zhetu district; northeast Zhulin district, 2 villages.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened). Language of recognized nationality: Yi.

Classification
Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Ngwi-Burmese, Ngwi, Southeastern
Language Use

Some young people, all adults. Also use Mandarin Chinese [cmn]. Also use Nong Zhuang [zhn].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Thopho
Other Comments

Substantial subsequent contact with Pholo [yip] and Tai-Kadai varieties.