Phowa, Hlepho
PrintA language of China
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Abo, Boren, Bozi, Conehead Phula, Cowtail Phula, Daizhanpho, Digaopho, Flowery Phula, Hua Phula, Jiantou Phula, Minjia, Niuweiba Phula, Paola, Pho, Phula, Sandaohong Phula, Shaoji Phula, Sifter Basket Phula, Thrice Striped Red Phula, Xiuba
Population
36,000 (Pelkey 2011), decreasing. Ethnic population: 50,000.
Location
Yunnan Province, Kaiyuan county, eastern Beige township; Yanshan county, southeastern Ashe township; also northern Mengzi, western Weshan, and northern Pingbian counties.
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Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Language Use
Dialects spoken in Wenshan County are most endangered. Home, village, market. All ages.
Language Resources
Phowa subgroup of Highland Phula. Traditional religion.