Abron
A language of Ghana
| Population | 1,050,000 in Ghana. Population total all countries: 1,182,000. |
| Region | Southwest, northwest of Asante Twi [aka]. Also in Côte d’Ivoire. |
| Language map |
Ghana, reference number 1 |
| Alternate names | Bron, Brong, Doma, Gyaman |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Kwa, Nyo, Potou-Tano, Tano, Central, Akan |
| Language development | Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Literacy rate in L2: 25%–50%. Literacy work started in several villages (2004). |
| Comments | Muslim. |
Also spoken in:
Côte d’Ivoire
| Language name | Abron |
| Population | 132,000 in Côte d’Ivoire (1993 SIL). |
| Region | Eastern Department, Tanda and Bondoukou subprefectures. |
| Language map |
Côte d’Ivoire, reference number 3 |
| Alternate names | Bron, Brong, Doma, Gyaman |
| Language use | Some use Kulango [kzc] or Jula [dyu]. Most have good comprehension of Akan [aka] in Ghana. |
| Comments | Called ‘Abron’ in Côte d’Ivoire and ‘Brong’ in Ghana. Christian, Muslim, traditional religion. |
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