Kpessi

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A language of Togo

ISO 639-3
kef
Alternate Names
Kpesi, Kpetchi, Kpési, Kpétsi
Population

4,000 (2002 SIL). Ethnic population: 4,000.

Location

Centrale region: Nyamassila area west of Mono river; Plateaux region: Est Mono prefecture.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Kwa, Left Bank, Gbe
Dialects

None known. Closely related to Éwé [ewe] (1998 SIL).

Language Use

Home, formal village functions, prayer, church. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use French [fra], Gen [gej], Ifè [ife], Kabiyè [kbp], Tem [kdh], Éwé [ewe].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Kpessi
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Traditional religion.

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