BITARE: a language of Nigeria

The following is the entry for this language as it appeared in the 14th edition (2000).
It was superseded by the corresponding entry in the 15th edition (2005). See also the corresponding entry in the current edition of Ethnologue.

SIL code: BRE

ISO 639-2: bnt

Population 46,300 in Nigeria. Population total both countries 50,000 (1971 Welmers).
Region Taraba State, Sardauna LGA, near Baissa. Also spoken in Cameroon.
Alternate names   NJWANDE, YUKUTARE
Classification Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Tivoid.
Comments Closely related to Abong.

Also spoken in:

Cameroon   
Language name   BITARE
Population 3,700 in Cameroon (1982 SIL).
Alternate names   NJWANDE, YUKUTARE
Comments See main entry under Nigeria.
 

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