Puoc

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A language of Viet Nam

ISO 639-3
puo
Alternate Names
Kha Puhoc, Ksing Mul, Ksingmul, Mun, Pua, Puhoc, Puok, Sing, Xin Mul, Xinh Mul, Xinh-Mun
User Population

29,500 in Vietnam (2019 census), based on ethnicity. Total users in all countries: 39,370.

Location

Lai Chau and Son La provinces, Laos border area.

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Language Status

6a* (Vigorous). Language of recognized ethnic group: Xinh Mun.

Classification
Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Northern Mon-Khmer, Khmuic, Xinh Mul
Dialects

None known. Related to Kháng [kjm] and Phong-Kniang [pnx].

Language Use

Also use Vietnamese [vie].

Language Development

Grammar.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Puoc
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Traditional religion.

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