I-wak

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A language of Philippines

ISO 639-3
iwk
Alternate Names
Iwaak
Population

3,260 (2000).

Location

Luzon, Benguet Province, east Itogon, Tojongan, Bakes, Lebeng, Domolpos, Bujasjas, Kayo-ko, and Salaksak (in Kayapa) villages; also in Nueva Ecija, Capintalan, but speak only Kallahan [kak].

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Philippine, Northern Luzon, Meso-Cordilleran, South-Central Cordilleran, Southern Cordilleran, West Southern Cordilleran, Nuclear Southern Cordilleran, Ibaloy
Dialects

Related to Karao [kyj], Ibaloi [ibl], and Kallahan [kak].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about I-wak
Other Comments

Less acculturated to outside culture than other mountain groups.