Iranun

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A language of Philippines

ISO 639-3
ilp
Alternate Names
Ilanun, Illanun
Autonym
Iranun
User Population

241,000 (2015 S. Conklin). Ethnic population: 270,000 (2010 census).

Location

Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao: Maguindanao province, Barida, Buidon, Parang, Sultan Kudarat, and Sultan Mastera municipalities; Lanao del Sur province, southeast tip; Northern Mindanao region: Bukidnon province, Kalilangan municipality; Soccsksargen region: North Cotabato province, Alamada, Banasilan, Carmen, Libungan, and Pigcawayan municipalities.

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Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Greater Central Philippine, Danao, Maranao-Iranon
Dialects

Ilanon, Ilanum, Illanon, Iranon. 85% intelligibility of Maranao [mrw] of the Philippines. Most closely related to Maranao. Related to, but distinct from, Maguindanaon [mdh]. Different from Lahanan [lhn] of Sarawak.

Language Development

Literature. Periodicals.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Iranun
Writing

Latin script [Latn], developed in about 2000.