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Bambuka (Kyak)

The Bambuka speak Kyak and are one of the indigenous peoples of Karim Lamido LGA, Taraba.

At a glance

Where do the Bambuka (Kyak) people live?
Their homeland is in , across 0 local government areas.
What language do the Bambuka (Kyak) speak?
Kyak, a language of the Adamawa family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › North Volta-Congo › Central Adamawa).

Overview

The Bambuka speak Kyak and are one of the indigenous peoples of Karim Lamido LGA, Taraba.[2],[1]Medium confidence

Where the Bambuka (Kyak) live

Local government areas by state. Homeland: the group is the majority. Shared area: a large share of a mixed area. Smaller presence: present, but a small share.

  • Taraba

    • Karim Lamido(Smaller presence)

Areas are approximate and show where people live. They are not claims of land ownership.

Communities beyond the homeland

Bambuka of Karim Lamido

Karim Lamido, Taraba State.[2]Medium confidence

Language

Kyak, a language of the Adamawa family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › North Volta-Congo › Central Adamawa).[1]High confidence

Sources

Every claim carries a confidence level: high (well attested), medium (one source or approximate) or disputed (sources disagree).

  1. Hammarström, Harald; Forkel, Robert; Haspelmath, Martin; Bank, Sebastian. Glottolog: Kyak (Bambuka) (kyak1243)
  2. Wikipedia contributors. Karim Lamido