Cherepon

A language of Ghana

ISO 639: cpn
Alternate Names: Chiripon, Chiripong, Kyerepong, Okere
Population: 132,000 (2013 UNSD).
Location:: Eastern region: east of Koforidua town; a few north of Larteh.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Kwa, Nyo, Potou-Tano, Tano, Guang, South Guang
Language Use: Also use Akan [aka], specifically the Fante dialect.
Language Development: Literacy rate in L2: 5%–15%.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Cherepon
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Traditional religion.

Location: Eastern region: east of Koforidua town; a few north of Larteh.