Cherepon

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A language of Ghana

ISO 639-3
cpn
Alternate Names
Chiripon, Chiripong, Kyerepong, Okere
Population

111,000 (2003).

Location

A pocket between Ga [gaa] and Twi language areas, north of Larteh.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Kwa, Nyo, Potou-Tano, Tano, Guang, South Guang
Language Use

Also use Akan [aka].

Language Development
Literacy rate in L2: 5%–15%.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Cherepon
Writing
Unwritten.
Other Comments

Traditional religion.