Mumuye people
The Mumuyes are a people of Nigeria. They speak the Mumuye language. They constitute the largest tribal group in Taraba State of Nigeria and form the predominant tribes found in Zing, Yorro, Jalingo, Ardo-Kola, Lau, Gassol, Bali and Gashaka, all of which are local government areas of the state. Mumuyes are also widely found in many parts of the neighboring Adamawa State.
Total population | |
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400,000[1] (1993) | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Taraba State (Nigeria) | |
Languages | |
Mumuye, Fulfulde | |
Religion | |
Traditional African religions |
References
- "Mumuye". Ethnologue. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
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