Dwang
A language of Ghana
| Population | 8,200 (2003 GILLBT). 1,600 Bekye, 3,300 Kenyen, 3,300 Wiase. |
| Region | South of Volta Lake and the Chumburung, east of Atebubu. |
| Language map |
Ghana, reference number 24 |
| Alternate names | Dwan, Nchumunu |
| Dialects | Bekye, Kenyen, Wiase. Most similar to Kplang [kph]. 75% comprehension of Chumburung [ncu]. Krache [kye] is understood well because of contact. |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Kwa, Nyo, Potou-Tano, Tano, Guang, North Guang |
| Language use | Vigorous. Most domains. All ages. Most also use Akan [aka]. |
| Comments | The people were historically known as ‘Bassa’. |
Ethnologue: Web |
Ethnologue: Print |
Bibliography |
Publications Catalog |
Software |
Email Updates
Who we are |
Shopping cart |
Site search |
Site map |
Home
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | External links
Copyright © 2012 SIL International (formerly known as the Summer Institute of Linguistics)
