Bete

A language of Nigeria

ISO 639: byf
Population: 50 (1992). Ethnic population: 3,000.
Location:: Taraba state: Takum LGA, Bete town, foot of Bete mountain.
Language Status: 8b (Nearly extinct).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Jukunoid
Language Use: Shifted to Jukun Takum [jbu].
Other Comments: 6 subgroups: Aphan (Afan), Ruke, Osu, Agu, Botsu, and Humiyan. Former land disputes with the Tiv. Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Taraba state: Takum LGA, Bete town, foot of Bete mountain.