Sorsoganon, Southern

A language of Philippines

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Bikol Sorsogon, Gubat, Sorsogon, Waray, Southern Sorsogon

Population

185,000 (1975 census).

Location

Luzon, south Sorsogon Province.

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification

Dialects

Comprehension of Masbatenyo [msb] 63%–91%; of Central Bikol [bcl] (Naga) 71%–82%; of Filipino [fil] 85%–91%. Similar to Waray-Waray [war].

Language Use

Also use Filipino [fil], Central Bikol [bcl], or Masbatenyo [msb].

Language Resources