Katu, Eastern

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A language of Viet Nam

ISO 639-3
ktv
Alternate Names
High Katu
Population

50,500 (1999 census).

Location

Quang Nam and Thua Thien provinces.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Eastern Mon-Khmer, Katuic, East Katuic, Katu-Pacoh
Dialects

Western Katu [kuf] is a different language with a different orthography in Laos.

Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Literacy rate in L2: 5%–15%. Radio programs. Dictionary. NT: 1978.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Katu, Eastern
Writing
Latin script.
Other Comments

Part of the Co Tu official ethnic community (61,588, 2009 census) which includes Phuong [phg]. Traditional religion, Christian.