Lango

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A language of South Sudan

ISO 639-3
lno
Alternate Names
Langgo
Population

38,000 (2007).

Location

East Equatoria State, Ikotos county. Lorwama dialect: Losite payam, Lofos and Lotome; Logir dialect: Ikotos and Lomohidong payams, Kidepo and Ludwera; Logire (Imatong) dialect: Ikotos payam between Ikotos and Chukudum; Lokwaa dialect: Kikire and Ikotos; Ketebo dialect: Losite payam, Bira.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Nilo-Saharan, Eastern Sudanic, Nilotic, Eastern, Lotuxo-Teso, Lotuxo-Maa, Lotuxo
Dialects

Ketebo, Logir, Logire (Imotong), Lokwaa, Madial Lorwama (Okolie).

Language Use

Positive attitudes. Also use Otuho [lot].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Lango
Writing
Unwritten.
Other Comments

It is uncertain whether or not the dialects are separate languages. Dongotono [ddd] may be a dialect of this language or a separate language.