Alternate Names: Bagnoun, Bainuk, Banhum, Banyuk, Banyum, Banyun, Banyung, Elomay, Elunay, Guñuun
Dialects: None known. Distinct from Bainouk-Gunyamoolo , of Senegal and Gambia. Related to Kobiana , and Kasanga , of Senegal and Guinea-Bissau. Reportedly more similar to the Ménik , varieties of eastern Senegal than to Balanta-Kentohe ,.
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Demographics: 8,860 (2006 World Factbook).
Nation of Origin: Guinea-Bissau
Other Comments: Muslim, traditional religion.