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YHL ISO 639-3

Phowa, Hlepho

A language of China

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Abo, Boren, Bozi, Conehead Phula, Cowtail Phula, Daizhanpho, Digaopho, Flowery Phula, Hua Phula, Jiantou Phula, Minjia, Niuweiba Phula, Paola, Pho, Phula, Sandaohong Phula, Shaoji Phula, Sifter Basket Phula, Thrice Striped Red Phula, Xiuba
36,000 (Pelkey 2011), decreasing. Ethnic population: 50,000.
Yunnan province: Kaiyuan county, east Beige township; north Mengzi, north Pingbian, west Weshan counties; Yanshan county, southeast Ashe township.
6b (Threatened). Language of recognized nationality: Yi.
Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Ngwi-Burmese, Ngwi, Southeastern
Dialects spoken in Wenshan County are most endangered. Home, village, market. Some young people, all adults.
OLAC resources in and about Phowa, Hlepho
Unwritten [Qaax].
Traditional religion.
Location: Yunnan province: Kaiyuan county, east Beige township; north Mengzi, north Pingbian, west Weshan counties; Yanshan county, southeast Ashe township.