Koenoem

A language of Nigeria

ISO 639: kcs
Alternate Names: Kanam, Kanem, Korenoem
Population: 3,000 (2016 R. Blench).
Location:: Plateau state: Shendam LGA. More than 12 loosely collected villages; Lafidi is main village.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Afro-Asiatic, Chadic, West, A, A.3, Angas Proper, 2
Dialects: None known. Lexical Similarity: 85% with Piapung [pcw]. Considered to be distinct languages by their speakers, so they speak to each other in their own language (2019 SIL).
Language Use: Used by all. All also use Hausa [hau], except for young children; young people speak it best (2019 SIL). Most also use English [eng], especially the youth. Most also use Piapung [pcw]. Most also use Tal [tal]. Used as L2 by Jakattoe [jrt].
Other Comments: Christian, Muslim, traditional religion.

Location: Plateau state: Shendam LGA. More than 12 loosely collected villages; Lafidi is main village.