Bankagooma

A language of Mali

ISO 639: bxw
Alternate Names: Banka, Bankagoma, Bankagoroma, Bankaje, Samogho
Population: 6,000 (2007 SIL). Ethnic population: 6,000.
Location:: Sikasso region: Sikasso circle, 2 areas northeast of Sikasso town; Danderesso, 7 other townships.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Mande, Western, Northwestern, Samogo
Language Use: Bankagooma no longer spoken in several towns, where the people now speak Bambara [bam]. A few villages are still stable. Used by all. Also use Bamanankan [bam].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Bankagooma
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].

Location: Sikasso region: Sikasso circle, 2 areas northeast of Sikasso town; Danderesso, 7 other townships.