Language NameLachi
User Population200 in China (Bradley 2007a), decreasing. No monolinguals. Ethnic population: 2,600.
LocationYunnan province: Miao and Wenshan Zhuang autonomous prefectures, southern Maguan county, several villages.
Alternate NamesI To, Ku Te, La Chi, Laji, Lati, Lipuljo, Tai Lati, Y Mia, Y Poong, Y To
DialectsLipute (Bag Lachi), Liputcio (Han Lachi), Lipuke (Red Lachi), Lipuliongtco (Flowery Lachi), Liputiõ (Black Lachi), Lipupi (Long-Haired Lachi).
Language UseOlder adults only. Positive attitudes. Language preservation important to them. All shifted to Mandarin Chinese [cmn]. Most shifted to Nong Zhuang [zhn]. Used as L2 by Zaiwa [atb].
