Agta, Mt. Iraya
A language of Philippines
| Population | 150 (2000 S. Wurm). Ethnic population: 375. |
| Region | Luzon, Bicol Province, East of Lake Buhi. |
| Language map |
Southern Philippines, reference number 72 |
| Alternate names | East, Inagta of Mt. Iraya, Itbeg Rugnot, Lake Buhi, Rugnot of Lake Buhi East |
| Dialects | 54%–86% comprehension of the Naga dialect of Central Bicolano [bcl], 94% comprehension of Mt. Iriga Agta [agz], Iriga City dialect. Lexical similarity: 85%–90% with Bicolano; 70% with Mt. Iriga Agta, Iriga City dialect, 93% among four dialects. |
| Classification | Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Philippine, Greater Central Philippine, Central Philippine, Bikol, Coastal, Naga |
| Language use | Home. Used by a few children. Negative language attitude. Also use some Filipino [fil]. |
| Comments | Heavy borrowing from the Legaspi dialect of Central Bicolano [bcl]. |
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