Ywom

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A language of Nigeria

Alternate Names
Garkawa, Gerka, Gerkanchi, Gerkawa, Gurka, Yioum, Yiwom
User Population

10,000 (2016 R. Blench).

Location

Plateau state: Langtang, Mikang, and Shendam LGAs; Taraba state.

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Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Typology

29 consonants and 6 vowels; tonal.

Language Use

Many also use Jukun Takum [jbu]. Many also use Tarok [yer].