Jiba language
Jukunoid language spoken in Nigeria
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Jiba language (also known as Kona, Jukun) is spoken by about 2,000 people.[1] In 2026, the Jiba language was considered an endangered indigenous Jukunoid language[2] of Nigeria spoken in Bauchi, plateau and Taraba states.[3] The Jiba language is classified as a Niger-Congo language.[2]
NativetoNigeria
RegionNortheastern Taraba State and western Adamawa State
EthnicityBajibaro
Native speakers
(2,000 cited 1977)[4]| Jiba | |
|---|---|
| Kona | |
| Jukun Wurkum | |
| Native to | Nigeria |
| Region | Northeastern Taraba State and western Adamawa State |
| Ethnicity | Bajibaro |
Native speakers | (2,000 cited 1977)[4] |
Niger–Congo?
| |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | juo |
| Glottolog | jiba1237 |
| ELP | Jiba |
