Puoc

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Lai Chau and Son La provinces, Laos border area.

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Laos

Language NameKsing Mul

User Population

9,870 in Laos (2015 census), based on ethnicity.

Location

Houaphan province: Xiangkho district; Xieng Khouang province: Het river, along Vietnam border.

Alternate Names

Ksingmul, Lao Muh, Pou Hok, Puhoc, Xin Mul, Xing Mun, Xingmoun, Xinh Mul, Xinh Mun, “Kha Puhoc” (pej.), “Puoc” (pej.), “Puok” (pej.)

Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Other Comments

Non-indigenous. Buddhist.