Phowa, Ani

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A language of China

ISO 639-3
ypn
Alternate Names
Anipho, Flowery Phu, Hua Phu, Laotshipu, Pho, Phula
Population

10,000 (Pelkey 2011). Ethnic population: 10,000.

Location

Yunnan Province, north central Mengzi county, Xibeile district; south Kaiyuan county, Yangjie district.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

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

Daheineng, Dayongsheng, Xibeile. Most similar to Labo Phowa [ypb] and Hlepho Phowa [yhl].

Language Use

Home, village, market. All ages.

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

Phowa subgroup of Highland Phula. Traditional religion.