Yamphe
A language of Nepal
| Population | 1,720 (2001 census). |
| Region | Koshi zone, north Sankhuwasabha District, both sides of upper Arun River, Makalu Panchayat. To the south, the Jaljale Himal east of the Arun and the Apsuwakhola west of the Arun; north as far as Leksuwakhola and Barun rivers. |
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Eastern Nepal, reference number 118 |
| Alternate names | Newahang Yamphe, Yakkhaba, Yamphe Kha, Yamphu |
| Dialects | Sibao-Yamphe, Pa-O. Related to Yamphu [ybi], but distinct in grammar and phonology. |
| Classification | Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Himalayish, Mahakiranti, Kiranti, Eastern |
| Language use | Many young people. |
| Comments | Sometimes called ‘Yakkha’ or ‘Yamphu’; it is a distinct language. |
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