Ethnologue

Dugwor

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Dougour, Memekere, Mofu-Dugwor, Tchakidjebe

Population

5,000 (2001 SIL).

Location

Far North region: Diamaré division, Meri subdivision, west of Tchere canton between Maroua and Meri, 6 villages.

Language Maps

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification

Dialects

Mikere.

Language Use

Vigorous. Home, community, traditional ceremonies, church, market. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Adamawa Fulfulde [fub], French [fra].

Language Resources

Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.