Chadic · Nigeria’s peoples
Dera (Kanakuru)
The Dera, called Kanakuru by others, are the main indigenous people of Shelleng LGA in Adamawa State.
At a glance
- Where do the Dera (Kanakuru) people live?
- Their homeland is in Shelleng in Adamawa State, across 1 local government area.
- What language do the Dera (Kanakuru) speak?
- Dera, a language of the Chadic family (Afro-Asiatic › Chadic).
Overview
The Dera, called Kanakuru by others, are the main indigenous people of Shelleng LGA in Adamawa State. Dera is a West Chadic language.[2],[3],[1]High confidence
Where the Dera (Kanakuru) 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.
Adamawa
- Shelleng(Homeland)
- Guyuk(Smaller presence)
Areas are approximate and show where people live. They are not claims of land ownership.
Communities beyond the homeland
Shelleng
Shelleng, Adamawa State: Kiri, Bodwai, Gundo, Jumbul, Bakta, Ketembere, Dumne, Talum.[2]High confidence
Shelleng's peoples are the Kanakuru (Dera), Fulani, Lala, Kiri and Bura; Dera is spoken in about a third of homes.[2]
Language
Dera, a language of the Chadic family (Afro-Asiatic › Chadic).[1]High confidence
Sources
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