Itneg, Moyadan

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A language of Philippines

ISO 639-3
ity
Alternate Names
Tinggian, Tinguian
Population

12,000 (2003 SIL).

Location

Luzon, Abra Province.

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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: 68% with Ilocano [ilo], 85% with Masadiit Sallapadan [tis], 80% with Masadiit Boliney [tis], 76% with Binongan Itneg [itb], 75% with Inlaod Danglas [iti], 74% with Inlaod Langiden [iti], 73% with Maeng [itt] of Tubo.

Language Use

Vigorous. Home, community. All ages. Positive attitudes. Most have high proficiency in Ilocano [ilo]. Also use Filipino [fil] or Spanish [spa].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Itneg, Moyadan
Other Comments

Christian.