Pangasinan

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A language of Philippines

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Autonym
Pangasinan
User Population

1,240,000 in Philippines (2005 UNSD). Ethnic population: 1,820,000 (2010 census). Total users in all countries: 1,243,660.

Location

Ilocos region: Pangasinan province.

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Language Status

3 (Wider communication). Statutory language of provincial identity in Pangasinan Province (1991, ACFLC Section 3(f)).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Northern Luzon, Meso-Cordilleran, South-Central Cordilleran, Southern Cordilleran, West Southern Cordilleran
Language Development

Taught in primary schools through grade 3. Dictionary. Grammar. Bible: 1915–1983.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Pangasinan
Writing

Braille script [Brai]. Latin script [Latn], primary usage.

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