Ayta, Abellen
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A language of Philippines
Alternate Names
Abenlen, Aburlen Negrito, Aburlin, Ayta Abellen Sambal
Autonym
Abellen, Ayta Abellen
User Population
3,000 (2008 SIL), decreasing. 45 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 5,000.
Location
Central Luzon region: Tarlac province, Capas, Santa Juliana village; San Jose, Maamot village; Mayantoc.
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Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Language Use
In some remote areas, children still learn it first. A few in remote areas are nearly monolingual, otherwise speakers generally acquire and use L2’s at home, community, or school, trying to negotiate multiple linguistic identities. Home, community, church. Some young people, all adults. Neutral attitudes. Many also use Ilocano [ilo]. Many also use Tagalog [tgl]. Also use Botolan Sambal [sbl]. Used as L2 by Botolan Sambal [sbl], Ilocano [ilo].
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: 3%. Literacy rate in L2: 3%. NT: 2020.
Traditional religion, Christian.