Phowa, Hlepho

YHL

threatened

Alternate Names: Abo, Boren, Bozi, Conehead Phula, Cowtail Phula, Daizhanpho, Digaopho, Flowery Phula, Hua Phula, Jiantou Phula, Minjia, Niuweiba Phula, Paola, Pho, Phula, Sandaohong Phula, Shaoji Phula, Sifter Basket Phula, Thrice Striped Red Phula, Xiuba

Status Notes: Language of recognized nationality: Yi.

Genealogy:

Sino-Tibetan
Tibeto-Burman
Ngwi-Burmese
Ngwi
Southeastern

Demographics: 36,000 (Pelkey 2011), decreasing. Ethnic population: 50,000.

Language Use: Dialects spoken in Wenshan County are most endangered. Home, village, market. All ages.

Nation of Origin: China

Other Comments: Traditional religion.