Jiba

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A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3
juo
Alternate Names
Jibe, Jibi, Jukun Kona, Kona
Population

2,000 (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977).

Location

Taraba State, Wukari and Karim Lamido LGAs; Plateau State, Langtang and Wase LGAs; Bauchi State, Alkaleri and Akko LGAs; villages north and west of Kalingo.

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Language Status

8a (Moribund).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Jukunoid, Central, Jukun-Mbembe-Wurbo, Kororofa
Language Development
Bible portions: 1927–1950.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Jiba
Writing
Latin script.
Other Comments

‘Bajibaro’ is the ethnic group. Traditional religion.