Thopho

A language of China

ISO 639: ytp
Alternate Names: Black Hat Folk, Black Phula, Hei Mao Ren, Phula
Population: 200 (Pelkey 2011), decreasing. Ethnic population: 500.
Location:: Yunnan province: Guangnan county, South central Zhetu district; northeast Zhulin district, 2 villages.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened). Language of recognized nationality: Yi.
Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Ngwi-Burmese, Ngwi, Southeastern
Language Use: Some young people, all adults. Also use Mandarin Chinese [cmn]. Also use Nong Zhuang [zhn].
Other Comments: Substantial subsequent contact with Pholo [yip] and Tai-Kadai varieties.

Location: Yunnan province: Guangnan county, South central Zhetu district; northeast Zhulin district, 2 villages.