Chadic · Nigeria’s peoples

Zaar

The Zaar (Sayawa) live in southern Bauchi State, around Tafawa Balewa and Bogoro, and speak a West Chadic language.

At a glance

Where do the Zaar people live?: Their homeland is in Bogoro and Tafawa-Balewa in Bauchi State, across 2 local government areas.
What language do the Zaar speak?: Zaar (Saya), a language of the Chadic family (Afro-Asiatic › Chadic).

Overview

The Zaar (Sayawa) live in southern Bauchi State, around Tafawa Balewa and Bogoro, and speak a West Chadic language.^[2]High confidence

Where the Zaar 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.

Bauchi
- Bogoro(Homeland)
- Tafawa-Balewa(Homeland)
- Ganjuwa(Smaller presence)

Areas are approximate and show where people live. They are not claims of land ownership.

Communities beyond the homeland

Tafawa Balewa and Bogoro

Tafawa-Balewa, Bauchi State; Bogoro, Bauchi State.^[2]Medium confidence

Language

Zaar (Saya), a language of the Chadic family (Afro-Asiatic › Chadic). ISO 639-3: say.^[1]High confidence

Sources

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