Eggon
A language of Nigeria
| Population | 140,000 (1990). |
| Region | Nassarawa state, Nasarawa Eggon, Akwanga, Lafia, Awe, and Obi LGAs. |
| Language map |
Nigeria, Map 7, reference number 338 |
| Alternate names | Egon, Hill Mada, Mada Dutse, Mada Eggon, Mo Egon |
| Dialects | 25 dialects are locally recognized, but their status is unclear. |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Plateau, Western, Southwestern, B |
| Language use | Also use Hausa [hau]. |
| Language development | Dictionary. NT: 1974. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | Traditional religion, Christian, Muslim. |
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