Obulom language

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Obulom
Obulom, Owner and founder of Obomuotu
Native to Nigeria
Region Rivers State
EthnicityIjaw Wakirike
Native speakers
3,420 (2000) [1]
Language codes
ISO 639-3 obu
Glottolog obul1238
ELP Obulom

Obulom is a Central Delta language of Port Harcourt Local Government Area Rivers State, Nigeria.

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References

  1. Obulom at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015)