Mang

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A language of Viet Nam

ISO 639-3
zng
Alternate Names
Ba’e, Chaman, Lá Vàng, Manbu, Mang U, Nieng Ó, Xá, Xá Mang, Xá Ó
User Population

4,650 in Vietnam (2019 census), based on ethnicity. Total users in all countries: 5,155.

Location

Lai Chau province, Muong Te and Sin Ho districts, triangle-shaped area between Song Da (Black River) and the Nam Na: Nam Nghe, Nam Xung, Nam Ban, Ban Nam Voi, and other communities.

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Language Status

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

Classification
Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Northern Mon-Khmer, Mang
Language Use

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

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Mang
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Traditional religion.

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