Jukun Takum
A language of Cameroon
| Population | 2,440 in Cameroon (2000). Population total all countries: 2,451. |
| Region | North West Province, Menchum Division, Furu-Awa Subdivision, Ntjieka, Furu-Turuwa, and Furu-Sambari villages. Also in Nigeria. |
| Language map |
Southwestern Cameroon, Enlarged Area, reference number 109 |
| Alternate names | Diyu, Jukun, Njikum |
| Dialects | Takum, Donga (Akpanzhi). |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Jukunoid, Central, Jukun-Mbembe-Wurbo, Jukun |
| Language use | Trade language. |
| Language development | Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 1980. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | ‘Njikum’ is preferred in Cameroon. People are called ‘Jukun’. |
Also spoken in:
Nigeria
| Language name | Jukun Takum |
| Population | 11 in Nigeria (2000). |
| Region | Taraba state, Takum, Sardauna, and Bali LGAs. |
| Language maps |
Nigeria, Map 10, reference number 356 Nigeria, Map 7, reference number 356 Nigeria, Map 8, reference number 356 |
| Alternate names | Diyi, Jukun, Njikum |
| Dialects | Takum, Donga (Akpanzhi). |
| Language use | Trade language. L2 speakers: 40,000 (1979 UBS). |
| Language development | Literacy program in progress. |
| Comments | ‘Njikum’ is preferred in Cameroon. Christian, traditional religion, Muslim. |
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