Bete
PrintA language of Nigeria
ISO 639-3
Population
50 (1992). Ethnic population: 3,000.
Location
Taraba State, Takum LGA, Bete town, foot of Bete mountain, south of Wukari.
Language Maps
Language Status
8b (Nearly extinct).
Dialects
Reportedly similar to Lufu [ldq].
Language Use
Shifted to Jukun [jbu].
Language Resources
6 subgroups: Aphan (Afan), Ruke, Osu, Agu, Botsu, and Humiyan. Former land disputes with the Tiv. Christian, traditional religion.