Chadic · Nigeria’s peoples
Dghwede
The Dghwede occupy the central part of the southern Gwoza hills (Gwoza Central District) in Borno State.
At a glance
- Where do the Dghwede people live?
- Their homeland is in Gwoza in Borno State, across 1 local government area.
- What language do the Dghwede speak?
- Dghwede, a language of the Chadic family (Afro-Asiatic › Chadic).
Overview
The Dghwede occupy the central part of the southern Gwoza hills (Gwoza Central District) in Borno State.[2],[3],[1]Medium confidence
Where the Dghwede 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.
Borno
- Gwoza(Homeland)
Areas are approximate and show where people live. They are not claims of land ownership.
Communities beyond the homeland
Gwoza Central hills
Gwoza, Borno State.[2]High confidence
The Dghwede occupy the central part of the southern Gwoza hills, Gwoza Central District.[2]
Language
Dghwede, a language of the Chadic family (Afro-Asiatic › Chadic).[1]High confidence
Sources
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