Language NameIu Mien
User Population350,000 in Vietnam (1999 H. Purnell).
LocationBac Giang, Bac Kan, Cao Bang, Ha Giang, Hoa Binh, Lai Chau, Lang Son, Lao Cai, Phu Tho, Quang Ninh, Son La, Thai Nguyen, Thanh Hoa, Tuyen Quang, Vinh Phuc, and Yen Bai provinces, scattered settlements in northern regions; Dac Lak province south.
Alternate NamesDao Do, Dao Thanh Phan, Dìu, Highland Yao, Iu Mienh, Kim Mien, Mien, Mienh, Myen, Red Dao, Yao, Yao Kimmien, Yao Mienh, Yao Ogang, Yu Mien, “Dong” (pej.), “Mán” (pej.), “Trai” (pej.), “Xá” (pej.)
DialectsDao Do, Deo Tien, Dao Lan Tien, Dao Lo Gang, Cham, Quan Chet, Quan Trang.
Language UseSame language as in Thailand and Laos. Not all ethnic Yao speak Mien; many speak Chinese. Part of the Vietnam population figure may be for Kim Mun [mji]. Also use Vietnamese [vie].
