Sanga

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A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3
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Alternate Names
Asanga, Isanga
Population

20,100 (2000). 1,600 Bujiyel (1995 CAPRO).

Location

Bauchi State, Toro LGA.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Kainji, Eastern, Northern Jos, Jera
Dialects

Bujiyel.

Other Comments

Glossonym: Isanga. Ethnonym: Osanga (sg.), Asanga (pl.). Distinct from Numana-Nunku-Gbantu [nbr] (Sanga) of Kaduna and Plateau states. Traditional religion, Christian.