Farefare | Ethnologue

A language of Ghana

ISO 639: gur
Alternate Names: Frafra, Gurene, Gurenne, Gurune
Autonym: Farefare, Gurenɛ
Population: 638,000 in Ghana (2013 UNSD), increasing. 588,000 Gur and Nankansi, 49,200 Namnam (2013 UNSD). Total users in all countries: 663,100.
Location:: Upper East region: Bolgatanga municipal district, Frafra area, west to Navrongo.
Language Status: 2 (Provincial). De facto provincial language in Upper East Region.
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, North, Gur, Central, Northern, Oti-Volta, Western, Northwest
Dialects: Gurenne (Gudeni, Gudenne, Gurune, Zuadeni), Nankani (Naani, Nankanse, Ninkare), Booni, Talni (Taleni, Talensi), Nabt (Nabdam, Nabde, Nabdem, Nabdug, Nabit, Nabnam, Nabrug, Nabte, Namnam, Nangodi). 5 major dialects and many minor ones. Dialects are divided according to geography and ethnic sub-boundaries. Some named after towns or localities. Consider Southern Dagaare [dga] in particular a sister language.
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Also use English [eng]. Used as L2 by Mampruli [maw].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 1%–5%. Literacy rate in L2: 5%–15%. Taught in primary and secondary schools. Literature. Radio. Videos. Dictionary. Grammar. Texts. Bible: 2008.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Farefare
Writing: Latin script [Latn], used since 1975.
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Burkina Faso

Location: Centre-Est region: Boulgou province; Centre-Sud region: Narhouri province, Zecco and Ziou subdistricts; Zoundweogo province.
Dialects: Gudeni, Ninkare, Booni, Frafra, Nankana.
Language Status: 5 (Dispersed)
Other Comments: Traditional religion, Christian, Muslim.

Location: Upper East region: Bolgatanga municipal district, Frafra area, west to Navrongo.