Kpessi

A language of Togo

ISO 639: kef
Alternate Names: Kpesi, Kpetchi, Kpési, Kpétsi
Population: 5,880 (2019).
Location:: Centrale region: Nyamassila area west of Mono river; Plateaux region: Est Mono prefecture.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Kwa, Left Bank, Gbe
Dialects: None known. Closely related to Éwé [ewe] (1998 SIL).
Language Use: Home, formal village functions, prayer, church. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Éwé [ewe]. Also use French [fra]. Also use Gen [gej]. Also use Ifè [ife]. Also use Kabiyè [kbp]. Also use Tem [kdh].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Kpessi
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Traditional religion.

Location: Centrale region: Nyamassila area west of Mono river; Plateaux region: Est Mono prefecture.