Mokole | Ethnologue

A language of Benin

ISO 639: mkl
Alternate Names: Féri, Mɔ̄kɔ́lé, Mokollé, Mokolé, Mokwale, Monkole
Autonym: Ede-Mɔkɔle
Population: 35,900 (2018).
Location:: Alibori department: Kandi commune, Kandi town, villages north and east.
Language Status: 5 (Developing).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Defoid, Yoruboid, Edekiri
Language Use: Vigorous. For school-age children, though education is in French [fra], outside the classroom children speak Mokole. Home, school, neighborhood, work. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Baatonum [bba]. Also use Boko [bqc]. Also use Borgu Fulfulde [fue]. Also use Dendi [ddn]. Also use French [fra]. Also use Hausa [hau]. Also use Yoruba [yor].
Language Development: Radio. NT: 2006.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Mokole
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Muslim, traditional religion.

Location: Alibori department: Kandi commune, Kandi town, villages north and east.