Abo in Cameroon

The Abo have only been reported in Cameroon
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
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Introduction / History

Abo Subdivision is situated to the north of both Dibombari and the Wouri estuary in the Littoral Province. Abo is bordered by the Mbo and Basaa language communities to the north, by Balong to the west, and by Duala to the south and east. French is the language of education, and the majority of Abo people speak it. The Duala language is also commonly used as a language of wider communication.

Bible translation need for Abo subdivision depends upon how bilingual the people are in the Duala language. Many people say they are bilingual in Duala and French. They are favorable toward the idea of Bible translation, although mother-tongue Scriptures may not be a felt need because Abo Christians are generally satisfied with using the Duala and French Scriptures. Additional survey (RTT method) would reveal what percentage of the Abo population understands Duala and to what degree; this would clarify the need for Bible translation.

The Abo people place high value on literacy. We estimate that at least 50% of the people are literate in a second language (French or Duala). The Abo (Bankon) language is as yet unwritten, but a newly formed Bankon Language Committee is working to develop an alphabet.

The Abo people enjoy relatively good socioeconomic conditions. A good number of Abo individuals have pursued higher education and moved to cities such as Yaounde, Douala, and various places in Europe and North America. The Abo people we met in the villages were well-dressed and appeared wellnourished. Many people live in solidly built Western-style houses.


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Scripture Prayers for the Abo in Cameroon.


Profile Source:   Anonymous  

People Name General Abo
People Name in Country Abo
Alternate Names
Population this Country 23,000
Population all Countries 23,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 4  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 10132
ROP3 Code 100022
ROP25 Code 300017
ROP25 Name Abo
Country Cameroon
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 43  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Littoral region: Moungo division, north of Douala and west of Wouri river, and Dibombari.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Cameroon
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 43  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Littoral region: Moungo division, north of Douala and west of Wouri river, and Dibombari..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 2.50 %)
70.00 %
Ethnic Religions
30.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Bankon (23,000 speakers)
Language Code abb   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Abo
Dialect Code 6634   Global Recordings Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Bankon (23,000 speakers)
Language Code abb   Ethnologue Listing
Primary Dialect Abo
Dialect Code 6634   Global Recordings Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Bankon

Primary Language:  Bankon

Bible Translation Status:  Translation Started

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