Bete

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A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3
byf
User Population

50 (1992). Ethnic population: 3,000.

Location

Taraba state: Takum LGA, Bete town, foot of Bete mountain.

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Language Status

8b (Nearly extinct).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Jukunoid
Language Use

Shifted to Jukun Takum [jbu].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Bete
Other Comments

6 subgroups: Aphan (Afan), Ruke, Osu, Agu, Botsu, and Humiyan. Former land disputes with the Tiv. Christian, traditional religion.