KNW ISO 639-3
Kung-Ekoka
A language of Namibia
- ISO 639
- knw
- Alternate Names
- !Hu, !Khung, !Ku, !Kung, !Xu, !Xun, !Xung, Ekoka !Xung, Ekoka-!Xû, Kung, Qxû, Qxü
- Population
- 9,000 in Namibia (Brenzinger 2013b). Total users in all countries: 16,500.
- Location:
- Erongo and Otjozondjupa regions: to Dunguati and Usakos; Khomas region: small border group.
- Language Status
- 6a* (Vigorous).
- Classification
- Kx’a, !Kung
- Language Development
- Dictionary. Grammar. Texts. Bible portions: 1980.
- Language Resources
- OLAC resources in and about Kung-Ekoka
- Writing
- Latin script [Latn].
- Other Comments
- Possibly the same as Northwestern !Kung [vaj]. Traditional religion, Christian.
Also Spoken in
- Location
- Cunene, Huíla, and Kuando Kubango provinces.
- Language Status
- 6b (Threatened)
- Other Comments
- Non-indigenous. Traditional religion, Christian. View other languages of Angola
Language Name
Kung-Ekoka
User Population
5,500 in Angola (2016 L. Jordan).
- Location
- Ghanzi district: Charles Hill sub-district, northwest of Ghanzi town.
- Language Status
- 6b (Threatened) View other languages of Botswana
Language Name
Kung-Ekoka
User Population
2,000 in Botswana (Brenzinger 2013b).
Map
Location: Erongo and Otjozondjupa regions: to Dunguati and Usakos; Khomas region: small border group.
Size and Vitality
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