Sapo language

Kru language spoken in Liberia
Sapo
Native toLiberia
Native speakers
36,000 (2006)[1]
Language family
Niger–Congo?
Language codes
ISO 639-3krn
Glottologsapo1251

The Sapo language, also known as Sarpo or Southern Krahn, is a Kru language of the Niger–Congo language family. It is spoken in eastern Liberia, primarily in Grand Gedeh County and Sinoe County, by the Sapo people. Its dialects include: Juarzon, Kabade (Karbardae), Nomopo (Nimpo), Putu, Sinkon (Senkon), and Waya (Wedjah).

See also

  • Languages of Africa
  • Krahn people

References

  1. ^ Sapo at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
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