Phula

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A language of Viet Nam

ISO 639-3
phh
Alternate Names
Fu Khla, Phu Kha, Phu Khla, Phu La
User Population

5,000 in Vietnam (Pelkey 2008). Ethnic population: 12,500 (2019 census). Total users in all countries: 10,000.

Location

Ha Giang province: Xin Mun district, 1 village; Lao Cai province: near Lao Cai city; Lai Chau and Son La provinces.

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Language Status

6b* (Threatened). Language of recognized ethnic group: Phu La.

Classification
Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Ngwi-Burmese, Ngwi, Southeastern
Typology

Tonal.

Language Use

Also use Vietnamese [vie], with many shifting.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Phula
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Traditional religion.

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