Phowa, Labo

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A language of China

ISO 639-3
ypb
Alternate Names
Asaheipho, Asahopho, Ekhepho, Labopho, Pho, Phula, White Phu, Zemapho
Population

17,000 (Pelkey 2011), decreasing. Ethnic population: 21,000.

Location

Yunnan Province, central, north-central and southeast Kaiyuan county, primarily in western Beige township; also in Mazheshao, Laozhai, Zhongheying, Yanggai, Mazheshao, and Lebaidao townships.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Ngwi-Burmese, Ngwi, Southeastern
Dialects

Most similar to Ani Phowa [ypn]; transitional with Hlepho [yhl] and Ani Phowa [ypn].

Language Use

Dialects spoken in Kaiyuan County are most endangered. Home, village, market. All ages.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Phowa, Labo
Other Comments

Phowa subgroup of Highland Phula. Traditional religion.