Kháng

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A language of Viet Nam

ISO 639-3
kjm
Alternate Names
Bren, Hang, Khaang, Ksakautenh, Pouteng, Putenh, Quang Lam, Tay Hay, Tayhay, Teng, Theng, Xa, Xa Ai, Xa Bung, Xa Dang, Xa Don, Xa Hoc, Xá Khao, Xa Xua
Population

13,800 (2009 census).

Location

North, Son La, Dien Bien, and Lai Chau provinces.

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Language Status

8a (Moribund).

Classification
Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Northern Mon-Khmer, Khmuic, Xinh Mul
Dialects

Kháng Ai (Sakau, Xa Cau, Xa Khao), Kháng Clau. Related to Puoc [puo] and Phong-Kniang [pnx] in Laos.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Kháng
Other Comments

Kháng is an official ethnic community. Traditional religion.