Bafia language (Cameroon)
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Kpa’ | |
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Bafia | |
Rikpa | |
Native to | Cameroon |
Native speakers | (60,000 cited 1991)[1] |
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Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 | ksf |
Glottolog | bafi1243 |
A.53 [2] |
People | Bekpak |
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Language | Rikpa |
The Bafia language is a Bantu language spoken by 60,000 people in Cameroon according to 1991 figures.[3]
Overview
It is used in the Bafia subdivision of the Mbam and Inoubou Division in Center Province in southwestern Cameroon.[3] There are two varieties, Kpa and Pey.[3] The former referred to the language was Rɨkpa, and to themselves as Bekpak; the latter Rɨpey. Pey may be a distinct language.[4]
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