Village
Abaar
From Wikipedia
Abaar (also spelled Abar) is a village in the Fungom subdivision of the Zhoa commune, Menchum Department, Northwest Region, Cameroon, near the border with Nigeria.
Geography
Abaar is located in the Lower Fungom area of northwestern Cameroon. By foot, it lies approximately 30 minutes from Missong, 90 minutes from Mashi, Mufu and Mbu', and about two hours from Mundabli and Koshin.
Population
Abaar had a population of 438 inhabitants in 1970 and 606 inhabitants in 1987.
According to the 2005 national census, the village had a population of 792 inhabitants, including 354 men and 438 women.
Language
The principal language spoken in the village is Abar, one of the varieties grouped under the Mungbam language of the Lower Fungom region. Mungbam is classified as a Southern Bantoid language and is considered endangered.
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