Labir

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A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3
jku
Alternate Names
Jakanci, Jaku, Jakun
Population

500 (2008 E. Hannelova et al.), decreasing. Ethnic population: 13,000.

Location

Bauchi State, Bauchi and Alkaleri LGAs.

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Language Status

7 (Shifting).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Jarawan, Nigerian
Dialects

Intelligibility 31% of Bankal [jjr], 24% of Duguri [dbm] and Mbat [bau], 10% of Bankal [jjr], Gwak [jgk], and Mbat [bau]. Lexical similarity: 41% with Gwak [jgk], Bankal [jjr], Duguri [dbm], and Mbat [bau].

Language Use

Older adults. Positive attitudes. Shifting to Hausa [hau].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Labir
Other Comments

Muslim, Christian.