Adhola
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A language of Uganda
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Badama, Jopadhola, Ludama
Autonym
Dhopadhola
Population
482,000 (2014 census), increasing. Census based on tribal affiliation.
Location
Tororo District: near Lake Victoria; Bugiri, Busia, Butaleja, and Namayingo districts.
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Language Status
5 (Developing).
Classification
Dialects
None known. Most distinct of Western Nilotic languages in Uganda.
Language Use
Vigorous. Home, village, market. All ages. Positive attitudes.
Language Development
Taught in primary schools. Literature. Newspapers. Radio. Videos. Dictionary. Texts. NT: 2003.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script [Latn], used since 1979.