Kiong language
Kiong, or Kayon, is a nearly extinct Upper Cross River language of Nigeria. Okoyong speakers of the Kiong language are geographically located in the Odukpani and Akamkpa region of Cross River State.
| Kiong | |
|---|---|
| Kayon | |
| Akoiyang | |
| Native to | Nigeria |
| Region | Cross River State |
| Ethnicity | 570 Akayon (2000)[1] |
Native speakers | 100 (2004)[2] |
Niger–Congo?
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | kkm |
| Glottolog | kion1242 |
| ELP | Kiong |
References
- Kiong language at Ethnologue (15th ed., 2005)
- Kiong at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
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