Kutep

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A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3
kub
Alternate Names
Ati, “Jompre” (pej.), Kuteb, Kutev, Mbarike, Zumper
Population

44,600 in Nigeria (2000). Population total all countries: 46,000.

Location

Taraba State, Takum LGA. Also in Cameroon.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Jukunoid, Yukuben-Kuteb
Dialects

Fikyu, Jenuwa, Kentin, Kunabe, Lissam. Fikyu has subdialects.

Language Use

Also use Hausa [hau] or Jukun [jbu].

Language Development
Literacy program in progress. Grammar. NT: 1986–1995.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Kutep
Writing
Latin script, used since 1974.
Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.

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