Bangolan

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A language of Cameroon

ISO 639-3
bgj
Population

14,000 (2011).

Location

North West Region, Ngo-Ketunjia division, Babessi subdivision, east of Ndop, south of Jakiri.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Wide Grassfields, Narrow Grassfields, Mbam-Nkam, Nun
Dialects

Most linguistically and culturally distinct of the Ndop languages. Most closely related to Bambalang [bmo].

Language Use

Also use Cameroon Pidgin [wes].

Language Development
Basic literacy materials. Radio programs.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Bangolan
Writing
Latin script.
Other Comments

Traditional religion, Muslim, Christian.