Adamawa · Nigeria’s peoples
Jenjo (Dza)
The Jenjo speak Dza and live mainly in Karim Lamido LGA, with others in Lau.
At a glance
- Where do the Jenjo (Dza) people live?
- Their homeland is in Karim Lamido in Taraba State, across 1 local government area.
- What language do the Jenjo (Dza) speak?
- Dza, a language of the Adamawa family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › North Volta-Congo › Central Adamawa).
Overview
The Jenjo speak Dza and live mainly in Karim Lamido LGA, with others in Lau.[2],[3],[1]Medium confidence
Where the Jenjo (Dza) 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(Shared area)
- Lau(Smaller presence)
Areas are approximate and show where people live. They are not claims of land ownership.
Communities beyond the homeland
Jenjo of Karim Lamido
Karim Lamido, Taraba State; Lau, Taraba State.[2]Medium confidence
Jenjo of Jalingo
Jalingo, Taraba State.[4]Medium confidence
The Jenjo are among the peoples found in significant numbers in Jalingo.[4]
Language
Dza, a language of the Adamawa family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › North Volta-Congo › Central Adamawa).[1]High confidence
Sources
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