Jiamao

A language of China

ISO 639: jio
Alternate Names: Gevou, Kamau, Ku vou, Tai
Population: 52,300 (Wurm et al 1987).
Location:: Hainan province: Baoting, Lingshui, and Qiongzhong counties, near Wuzhi mountain.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous). Language of recognized nationality: Li.
Classification: Kra-Dai, Hlai
Dialects: Considered by Chinese linguists a dialect of Hlai [lic], but very different from Hlai dialects in phonology, grammar, and vocabulary.
Language Use: Also use Mandarin Chinese [cmn].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L2: 88% (2000 census, Li nationality). Dictionary.
Other Comments: Together with Hlai [lic] speakers. Traditional religion.

Location: Hainan province: Baoting, Lingshui, and Qiongzhong counties, near Wuzhi mountain.