Saaroa
A language of Taiwan
| Population | 6 (2000 S. Wurm). Ethnic population: 300 (2000 UNESCO Red Book). |
| Region | West central mountains, south and southeast of Minchuan, along Laonung River. |
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| Alternate names | La’alua, La’arua, Pachien, Paichien, Rarua, Saarua, Saroa, Shishaban, Sisyaban |
| Dialects | Similar to Kanakanabu [xnb]. |
| Classification | Austronesian, Tsouic |
| Language use | Few remaining speakers in 1990. Shifting to Bunun [bnn]. Home. Mainly older adults. Neutral attitude. |
| Language development | Grammar. |
| Comments | Nearly extinct. |
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