Capiznon

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A language of Philippines

Alternate Names
Capisano, Capiseño, Capizeño
User Population

639,000 (2000). Ethnic population: 710,000 (2010 census).

Location

Western Visayas region: Capiz province on northeast Panay island; Iloilo province, Balasan.

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Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Dialects

Sample had 91% comprehension of Hiligaynon [hil] narrative. May be a dialect of Hiligaynon [hil] (2019 R. Villareal).

Language Use

Also use Filipino [fil].