Gvoko

A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Gavoko, Gevoko, Ghboko, Kuvoko, Nggweshe, Ngoshe Sama, Ngoshe-Ndhang, Ngoshi, Ngossi, Ngweshe-Ndaghan

Population

20,000 in Nigeria (1990). Population total all countries: 21,000.

Location

Borno State, Gwoza LGA; Adamawa State, Michika LGA. Also in Cameroon.

Language Maps

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification

Dialects

Related to Glavda [glw] and Guduf [gdf]. High level of intelligibility with Hdi [xed] as a result of contact.

Language Resources

Cameroon

Language nameGvoko

Population

1,000 in Cameroon (2000 SIL).

Location

Far North Region, Mayo-Tsanaga division, Mokolo subdivision, north of Tourou, Ngoshi village (different from Nggoshe).

Alternate Names

Gavoko, Gevoko, Ghboko, Kuvoko, Ngoshe-Ndhang, Ngoshi, Ngossi

Status

6a (Vigorous).

Language Use

Positive attitudes.