Katu, Western

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A language of Laos

ISO 639-3
kuf
User Population

28,400 (2015 census), based on ethnicity.

Location

Xekong province: upper Xe Kong river border area.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Eastern Mon-Khmer, Katuic, East Katuic, Katu-Pacoh
Dialects

Dak Kang, Triw, Kantu. A different language, Eastern Katu [ktv], and orthography from Vietnam.

Language Use

Used by all. Also use Lao [lao].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Katu, Western
Writing

Lao script [Laoo].

Other Comments

Traditional religion.