Chakali

A language of Ghana

ISO 639: cli
Population: 6,000 (2003 GILLBT).
Location:: Northern region: West Gonja district, Ducie village is largest; Upper West region: Wa East district.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, North, Gur, Central, Southern, Grusi, Western
Dialects: None known. Lexical similarity: 62% with Tampulma [tpm], 68% with Vagla [vag].
Language Use: Home. Some young people, all adults. In Tuasa, only older people; in other villages children also use it. Also use Wali [wlx]. Chakali seem to accept the Wali language, but do not approve of it being used in their homes.
Language Development: Dictionary. Grammar.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Chakali
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Muslim, Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Northern region: West Gonja district, Ducie village is largest; Upper West region: Wa East district.