Sapo language

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).

NativetoLiberia

Native speakers

36,000 (2006)^[1]

Language family

Niger–Congo?

• Atlantic–Congo
  • Kru
    • Western Kru
      • Wee
        • Guere–Krahn
          • Sapo

ISO 639-3krn

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Sapo
Native to	Liberia
Native speakers	36,000 (2006)[1]
Language family	Niger–Congo? Atlantic–Congo Kru Western Kru Wee Guere–Krahn Sapo
Language codes
ISO 639-3	krn
Glottolog	sapo1251

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