Gbe, Xwela

A language of Benin

ISO 639: xwe
Alternate Names: Houéda, Peda, Phera, Xweɖa, Xwela, Xwela-Gbe
Population: 84,700 (2018).
Location:: Atlantique department: Kpomassè and Ouidah communes; Mono department: Comé commune near Lake Aheme, southernmost Bopa commune.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Kwa, Left Bank, Gbe
Dialects: None known. Lexical similarity: 90% with Western Xwla [xwl], 85% with Fon [fon], 71% with Gen [gej], 82% with Saxwe [sxw], 68% with Aja [ajg].
Language Use: Used by all. Also use Fon [fon]. Also use French [fra]. Also use Gen [gej]. Also use Saxwe Gbe [sxw]. Second languages used in non-formal education, government offices, churches. Gen and Saxwe Gbe are used for adult literacy in some villages. French is used in schools.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Gbe, Xwela
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Traditional religion, Christian.

Location: Atlantique department: Kpomassè and Ouidah communes; Mono department: Comé commune near Lake Aheme, southernmost Bopa commune.