Ngangam

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A language of Togo

ISO 639-3
gng
Alternate Names
Dye, Gangam, Gangum, Migangam, Mijiem, Nbangam, Ngangan
Population

46,000 in Togo (2002 SIL). Population total all countries: 66,000.

Location

Savanes Region, Oti prefecture, Gando-Namoni, Mogou, Koumongou, and Kountouri areas. Also in Benin.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, North, Gur, Central, Northern, Oti-Volta, Gurma
Dialects

Koumongou, Motiem (Mogou). Similar to Konkomba [xon], Ntcham [bud], Moba [mfq], and Gurmanchema [gux].

Language Use

Vigorous. Home, neighborhood, work. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Anufo [cko] or French [fra].

Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Radio programs. Grammar. NT: 2011.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Ngangam
Writing
Latin script.
Other Comments

Anufo villages also in the area. Gando is considered the center of economic and religious life. Traditional religion, Christian, Muslim.

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