Itneg, Binongan

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A language of Philippines

ISO 639-3
itb
Alternate Names
Tingguian, Tinguian
Population

7,500 (2003 SIL). 46,400 in all Itneg varieties (1990 census).

Location

Luzon, Abra Province, Licuan-Baay.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Philippine, Northern Luzon, Meso-Cordilleran, South-Central Cordilleran, Central Cordilleran, North Central Cordilleran, Kalinga-Itneg, Itneg
Dialects

Lexical similarity: 69% with Ilocano [ilo], 79% with Masadiit Itneg [tis].

Language Use

Vigorous. Home, community. All ages. Most have high proficiency in Ilocano [ilo]. Also use Filipino [fil], or English [eng].

Language Development
Grammar. Bible portions: 1967.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Itneg, Binongan
Writing
Latin script.
Other Comments

Christian.