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Kangjia

A language of China

ISO 639-3kxs

Population  430 (1999 Sechenchogt). Ethnic population: 487.
Region  Qinghai Province, Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Jainca County, Shalimu, Zongzila, and Hangdao villages.
Language map  China
Alternate names   Kangyang Hui
Classification  Altaic, Mongolic, Eastern, Mongour
Language use  Local commerce, some oral traditional literature. Mainly older adults. Indifferent language attitude. Also use Chinese [cmn] or Tibetan [bod].
Language development  Dictionary. Grammar.
Comments  Classified as Hui nationality. Agriculturalists; forestry; animal husbandry; businessmen. Muslim (Jahaliyah).