Lere

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A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3
gnh
User Population

No known L1 speakers (2018 R. Blench). Ethnic population: 16,300 (2000).

Location

Kaduna state: Lere LGA.

Language Status

9 (Dormant).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Kainji, Eastern, Northern Jos, Jera
Dialects

Si (Kauru, Kuzamani, Rishuwa), Gana (Ganawa, SiGana), Takaya (Taura).

Language Use

Shifted to Hausa [hau].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Lere