Language NameGeman Deng
User Population200 in China (1999 Sun Hong Kai), decreasing.
LocationSoutheast Xizang Autonomous Region: Nyingchi prefecture, Chayu (Zayü) county, townships on lower Chayu (Zayü) river in small villages.
Alternate NamesKaman, Keman, Miji, Miju, Mishmi
Language UseFacing extinction. Intermarriage with Darang Deng leads to switch to Darang [mhu]. Limited to home domain in which both parents are Geman. Some of all ages. Some also use Central Tibetan [bod], especially young people. Some also use Chinese [zho]. Also use Digaro-Mishmi [mhu]. Used as L2 by Darang Deng [mhu].
