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A language of Philippines

User Population

11 (2013 Y. Kimoto). 35–45 have some knowledge of the language, but cannot speak properly (2013 Y. Kimoto). Ethnic population: 150.

Location

Cagayan Valley region: Quirino province, Aglipay municipality, Cagayan river area.

Language Status

8a (Moribund).

Dialects

None known. Not similar to any other language (1992 L. Reid).

Language Use

Older adults only. Neutral attitudes. Most shifted to Casiguran Dumagat Agta [dgc]. Most shifted to Ilocano [ilo].

Other Comments

Negrito.