Acheron

A language of Sudan

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Aceron, Achurun, Asheron, Garme

Population

9,830 (2006 R. Norton). Ethnic population: 20,000.

Location

South Kordofan, Saraf Aj-Jaamous area east of Moro hills.

Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification

Dialects

Gandok (Eastern Acheron), Garong, Gathuk (Western Acheron).

Language Use

All ages. Also use Sudanese Arabic [apd].

Language Development

Orthography and literacy materials exist.

Language Resources

Writing

Latin script.