Language NameKanuri, Yerwa
User Population56,500 in Cameroon (1982 SIL).
LocationFar North region: Diamaré division, Bogo and Maroua subdivisions; Mayo Danay and Mayo Kani divisions, as far as Guirvidig and Mindif; Mayo-Sava division, mainly north of Mora between Limani and Boundéri, and Kolofata subdivisions.
Alternate NamesBornouan, Bornouans, Bornu, Central Kanuri, Kanouri, Kanoury, Kanuri, Kole, Kolere, Sirata, “Baribari” (pej.), “Beriberi” (pej.)
DialectsMowor (Movar), Dagara, Kaga (Kagama), Sugurti, Lare, Kwayam, Njesko, Kabari (Kuvuri), Ngazar, Guvja, Mao, Temageri, Fadawa, Maiduguri.
Language UseMany also use French [fra]. Many also use Hausa [hau]. Some also use Adamawa Fulfulde [fub]. Some also use Wandala [mfi].
