East Plateau languages


East or Southeast Plateau are a "probable" group of three Plateau languages spoken in Nigeria. Fyam and Horom are closely related; connections to Barkul (Bo-Rukul) are more problematic.

Names and locations

Below is a list of language names, populations, and locations from Blench.
LanguageAlternate spellingsOwn name for languageEndonymOther names Other names for languageSpeakersLocation
PyamFyem, Pyem, Paiem, Fem, Pem7,700 ; 14,000 Plateau State, Jos, Barkin Ladi and Mangu LGAs
Bo-RukulMabo–BarkulMabol, BarukulKulere; Kaleri Plateau State, Mangu LGA, Richa district
HoromBaromBaromKaleri 500 ; 1000 Plateau State, Mangu LGA. One village and one hamlet