Batak
PrintA language of Philippines
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Babuyan, Palawan Batak, Tinitianes
Population
200 (Wurm 2000), decreasing. Ethnic population: 2,040 (1990 census).
Location
North-central Palawan island.
Language Maps
Language Status
7 (Shifting).
Typology
VOS
Language Use
Heavy influence from Palawano and Tagbanwa (2007). Few domains. Somewhat positive attitudes. Also use Filipino [fil].
Language Development
Bible portions: 1972.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script.
Negrito. Traditional religion.