Bankal
PrintA language of Nigeria
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Bankala, Bankalanci, Baranci, Jaranchi, Jaranci, Jarancin Kasa, Jarawa, Jarawan Kasa, Zhar
Population
75,000 (2011 SIL).
Location
Bauchi State, Dass LGA, Dott, Bajar, Lir; Bauchi LGA, Nyamrat, Luda, Din, and Zungur; Tafawa-Balewa LGA, Bagel; Toro LGA, Kufai and Luchi.
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Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
Classification
Language Use
All also use Hausa [hau].
Language Resources
The Bankalawa people identify as Bankalawa and also as Jarawa or Jar people.