Population 66,000 in Ghana (2003). Population total all countries: 137,600.
Region Northeast, Wawjayga area. Also in Benin, Togo.
Language map Ghana, reference number 8
Alternate names Chakosi, Chokosi, Kyokosi, Tchokossi, Tiokossi
Classification Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Kwa, Nyo, Potou-Tano, Tano, Central, Bia, Northern
Language development Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Literacy rate in L2: Below 5%. Radio programs. Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 2006.
Writing system Latin script.
Comments Large migration across the border. ‘Anufo’ is the name the people use for themselves; ‘Chokosi’ is used by others. Traditional religion, Muslim, Christian.
Also spoken in:
Benin
Language name Anufo
Population 13,800 in Benin (2002 SIL).
Region Atakora Province, Cobly and Boukombe Subprefectures, a few villages.
Language map Benin, reference number 4
Alternate names Chakosi, Chokosi, Chokossi, Tchokossi
Language development Literacy rate in L1: 1%–5%.
Comments Traditional religion, Muslim.
Togo
Language name Anufo
Population 57,800 in Togo (2002 SIL).
Region North, Savannah region, Mango town area, into Ghana.
Language map Togo, reference number 7
Alternate names Chakosi, Chokosi, Chokossi, Tchokossi, Tiokossi
Language use Trade language. About 18,000 Ngangam L2 speakers. Also use Hausa [hau] or French.
Language development Literacy rate in L1: 1%–5%. Some can read some French or Arabic [arb].
Comments Traditional religion, Muslim, Christian.
