Ubang

A language of Nigeria

ISO 639: uba
Alternate Names: Ùbâŋ
Population: 11,100 (2013 SIL).
Location:: Cross River state: Obudu LGA.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Cross River, Bendi
Dialects: None known. Lexical similarity: 60%–64% with Ukpe-Bayobiri [ukp], 53%–58% with Alege [alf], 30%–31% with Bete-Bendi [btt].
Language Use: Used by all. Many also use Bukpe [ukp]. Many also use Elege [alf]. Some also use Bete-Bendi [btt]. Used as L2 by Bukpe [ukp], Elege [alf].
Other Comments: Two sub-varieties, one for men and one for women. Christian.

Location: Cross River state: Obudu LGA.