Upper Cross · Nigeria’s peoples
Yakurr (Lokaa)
The Yakurr, who speak Lokaa, are the people of Yakurr LGA in central Cross River State, around Ugep.
At a glance
- Where do the Yakurr (Lokaa) people live?
- Their homeland is in Yakurr in Cross River State, across 1 local government area.
- What language do the Yakurr (Lokaa) speak?
- Lokaa, a language of the Upper Cross family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › Benue-Congo › Delta Cross › Upper Cross).
Overview
The Yakurr, who speak Lokaa, are the people of Yakurr LGA in central Cross River State, around Ugep.[2],[1]High confidence
Where the Yakurr (Lokaa) 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.
Cross River
- Yakurr(Homeland)
- Obubra(Smaller presence)
Areas are approximate and show where people live. They are not claims of land ownership.
Communities beyond the homeland
Ugep
Yakurr, Cross River State: Idomi, Ekori, Mkpani, Inyima, Nko, Assiga, Agoi Ibami, Agoi Ekpo, Agoi Efreke.[3],[4]Medium confidence
Farming, fishing, trade, lumbering, wood carving and food processing.[3]
Language
Lokaa, a language of the Upper Cross family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › Benue-Congo › Delta Cross › Upper Cross).[1]High confidence
Sources
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