Yukuben

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A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3
ybl
Alternate Names
Ayikiben, Balaabe, Balaaben, Boritsu, Nyikobe, Nyikuben, Oohum, Uhumkhegi, Uhumkiji, Uuhum, Uuhum-Gigi
User Population

15,000 in Nigeria (1992). Total users in all countries: 15,950.

Location

Taraba state: Takum LGA, between Katsina Ala and Gamana rivers. About 20 villages.

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Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

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

Also use Hausa [hau]. Also use Jukun Takum [jbu]. Also use Kutep [kub].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Yukuben
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Traditional religion.

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