Chak

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Chittagong division: Baishari, Bandarban, Bishar Chokpra; south Naikhongchari area in Arakan Blue mountains. 14 villages.

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Myanmar

Language NameChak

User Population

1,000 in Myanmar (Bradley 2007b). Ethnic population: 1,600 (Bradley 2007b).

Location

Rakhine state: 17 villages.

Alternate Names

Ashah, Sak, Thet

Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Language Use

Some young people, all adults. All also use Rakhine [rki].

Other Comments

Distinct from Chakma [ccp]. Buddhist.