Sila

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A language of Laos

Alternate Names

Asong, Sida, “Kha Pai” (pej.)

User Population

3,150 in Laos (2015 census), based on ethnicity. Total users in all countries: 4,060.

Luang Namtha province; Oudomxai province: Namo district; Phongsali province: Boun Neua, Ngot Ou, and Samphan districts.

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Northwestern Viet Nam

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Ngwi-Burmese, Ngwi, Southern

Home. Used by all. Neutral attitudes. Most also use Lao [lao] (Badenoch and Hayashi 2017). Most also use Lü [khb] (Badenoch and Hayashi 2017).

Language Resources

OLAC resources in and about Sila

Traditional religion.

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Vietnam

Language NameSila

User Population

910 in Vietnam (2019 census), based on ethnicity. Most members of the ethnic group speak the language ({Bradley 2007a}).

Location

Dien Bien province: Muong Nhé district, Chung Chai commune; Lai Chau province: Muong Tè district, Kan Ho commune, Ban Xeo Hai village, on the Black river.

Alternate Names

Sida

Language Status

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

Language Use

Some young people, all adults. Negative attitudes. Also use Vietnamese [vie].

Other Comments

Si La is an official ethnic community who say they came from Laos. Traditional religion.

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