Kpan

A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Abakan, Hwaso, Hwaye, Ibukwo, Ikpan, Kpanten, Kpwate, Nyatso, Nyonyo, Yorda

Population

11,400 (2000).

Location

Taraba State, Wukari, Takum, and Sardauna LGAs, Kato Bagha, Wukari, Suntai, Gayan, Gindin Dutse, and Likam.

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification

Dialects

Apa, Bissaula, Donga (Akpanzhi), Eregba, Kente (Etkye, Kentu, Kyentu), Kumbo (Kpanzon), Takum. Related to Etkywan [ich].

Language Use

The Bissaula dialect is extinct.

Language Resources