Kpasham

A language of Nigeria

ISO 639: pbn
Alternate Names: ’Balo, Kpasam, Maya, Nyisam, Passam
Population: 3,000.
Location:: Adamawa state: Numan LGA, Kpasham town, on Numan-Jalingo road.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, North, Adamawa-Ubangi, Adamawa, Leko-Nimbari, Mumuye-Yandang, Yandang
Dialects: None known. Similarity: 54% with Bali [bcn], 35% with Yotti [yot], 9% with Yendang [ynq].
Language Use: Used by all. Also use Bacama [bcy]. Also use Hausa [hau]. Also use Nigerian Fulfulde [fuv].
Language Development: There are village primary schools. Parents want school for their children. 1 junior secondary school.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Kpasham
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Christian, Muslim, traditional religion.

Location: Adamawa state: Numan LGA, Kpasham town, on Numan-Jalingo road.