Laha
PrintA language of Viet Nam
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Khlá, Khlá Don, Khlá Dung, Khlá Phlao, Klá Dong, La Ha, La Ha Ung, Liik, Xá Chien, Xá Khao, Xá Lay
Population
5,690 (1999 census). Ethnic population: 8,180 (2009 census).
Location
Lao Cai and Son La provinces, along Red and Black rivers.
Language Maps
Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Classification
Dialects
Similar to Qabiao [laq].
Language Use
In one village in Son La Province it is moribund, spoken only by those over 50; while in several villages in Lao Cai it is still spoken but potentially endangered (2007). Mainly older adults. Those under 50 speak Thai [tha] and dress like the Tai Dam.
Language Resources
La Ha is an official community who live together with the Thai and Kháng. Traditional religion.