Gbe, Eastern Xwla

A language of Benin

ISO 639: gbx
Alternate Names: Houla, Kpla, Offra, Ophra, Phla, Pla, Popo, Xwla
Population: 80,000 (2002). Total Xwla Gbe: 160,000 (2018).
Location:: Atlantique department: Lake Nokwe south shore; Littoral department: east Cotonou; Ouémé department: Seme-Kpodji commune east of Cotonou.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Kwa, Left Bank, Gbe
Dialects: None known. Lexical similarity: 90% with Gun [guw], 82% with Fon [fon], 68% with Gen [gej], 68% with Aja [ajg].
Language Use: All domains. Used by all. Also use Fon [fon]. Also use French [fra]. Also use Gun [guw].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Gbe, Eastern Xwla
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Traditional religion, Christian, Muslim.

Location: Atlantique department: Lake Nokwe south shore; Littoral department: east Cotonou; Ouémé department: Seme-Kpodji commune east of Cotonou.