Chala

A language of Ghana

ISO 639: cll
Alternate Names: Bogong, Cala, Tshala
Population: 3,000 (2003 GILLBT).
Location:: Northern region: Jadigbe village, near Seipe, is 35% Chala; Volta region: Ago, Nkwanta, and Odomi villages.
Language Status: 6b* (Threatened).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, North, Gur, Central, Southern, Grusi, Eastern
Language Use: Also use Akan [aka], especially with outsiders and with lower proficiency. Also use Gikyode [acd].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Chala
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Traditional religion.

Location: Northern region: Jadigbe village, near Seipe, is 35% Chala; Volta region: Ago, Nkwanta, and Odomi villages.