Mugom

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Karnali province: Mugu district, Mugum Karmarong municipality; Jumla district, Jumla.

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India

Language NameMugom

User Population

500 in India (2006 SIL). 75 families in India, 60 Mugom and 15 Karmarong. In addition, there are many seasonal workers.

Location

Himachal Pradesh state: Kinnaur, Dharmshala and Ladakh; Kullu, Manali.

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Language Use

Youth born in India still use Mugom at home. Home, with friends. Used by all.

Other Comments

Non-indigenous. Migrate from Nepal temporarily for work, but many stay 20 to 30 years.