Ethnologue

Sukur

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Adikimmu Sukur, Gemasakun, Sakul, Sugur

Population

14,800 (1992).

Location

Adamawa state: Madagali LGA, Mandara mountains; Borno state: Gwoza LGA.

Language Maps

Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Classification

Language Use

Also use English [eng], Hausa [hau], Kamwe [hig], Nigerian Fulfulde [fuv], Psikye [kvj].

Language Development

Bible portions: 2017.

Language Resources

Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Traditional religion, Christian.