Subanon, Kolibugan
A language of Philippines
| Population | 20,000 (1998 SIL). |
| Region | Mindanao, Zamboanga Peninsula, southern Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur provinces. |
| Language map |
Southern Philippines, reference number 123 |
| Alternate names | Calibugan, Kalibugan, Kolibugan |
| Dialects | Similar to Western Subanon [suc], but there are limitations on inherent intelligibility between the two. Lexical and grammatical differences. |
| Classification | Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Philippine, Greater Central Philippine, Subanon, Eastern |
| Language use | Culture and attitudes require Kolibugan to be viewed as separate from Western Subanon [suc]. |
| Language development | Literacy rate in L1: 39%. Literacy rate in L2: 39%. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | Muslim, traditional religion. |
Ethnologue: Web |
Ethnologue: Print |
Bibliography |
Publications Catalog |
Software |
Email Updates
Who we are |
Shopping cart |
Site search |
Site map |
Home
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | External links
Copyright © 2012 SIL International (formerly known as the Summer Institute of Linguistics)
