Plateau · Nigeria’s peoples
Numana
The Numana have their own chiefdom (the Etum Numana) in Sanga LGA, southern Kaduna.
At a glance
- Where do the Numana people live?
- Their homeland is in Sanga in Kaduna State, across 1 local government area.
- What language do the Numana speak?
- Numana, a language of the Plateau family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › Benue-Congo › Benue-Congo Plateau).
Overview
The Numana have their own chiefdom (the Etum Numana) in Sanga LGA, southern Kaduna.[2],[1]Medium confidence
Where the Numana 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.
Kaduna
- Sanga(Homeland)
Areas are approximate and show where people live. They are not claims of land ownership.
Communities beyond the homeland
Numana chiefdom
Sanga, Kaduna State.[2]High confidence
The Numana have their own chiefdom under the Etum Numana in Sanga LGA.[2]
Language
Numana, a language of the Plateau family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › Benue-Congo › Benue-Congo Plateau).[1]High confidence
Sources
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