Samtao

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A language of Myanmar

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Shan state: east.

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China

Language NameSamtao

User Population

100 in China (1993).

Location

Yunnan province: Xishuangbanna prefecture.

Alternate Names

Samtau, Samtuan

Language Status

8a (Moribund). Language of recognized nationality: Blang.

Language Use

Shifted to Mandarin Chinese [cmn].

Other Comments

Non-indigenous. No recent evidence that this language is still spoken in China. May be officially classified within Blang nationality or Undetermined nationality. Buddhist, traditional religion.

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Laos

Language NameSamtao

User Population

3,420 in Laos (2015 census), based on ethnicity.

Location

Bokeo province: Houay Xai district; Luang Namtha province: Ban Tha Oo.

Alternate Names

Samtau, Samtuan

Language Status

6b* (Threatened).

Language Use

Children in Luang Namtha province are not using the language (Schliesinger 2003b). Some also use Khmu [kjg] (Asian Minorities Outreach 1999b). Some also use Kuan [uan] (Asian Minorities Outreach 1999b). Some also use Lao [lao] (Asian Minorities Outreach 1999b). Some also use Lü [khb] (Asian Minorities Outreach 1999b). Used as L2 by Tai Loi [tlq].

Other Comments

Non-indigenous. Buddhist, traditional religion.

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