Inakeanon
PrintPrimary tabs
A language of Philippines
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Akeanon, Aklan, Aklano, Aklanon, Aklanon-Bisayan, Panay
Autonym
Inakeanon
Population
502,000 (2005 UNSD). Total users in all countries: 525,600.
Location
Western Visayas region: Aklan province, north Panay island; Antique province, Libertad and Pandan municipalities far north; northwest Capiz province border.
Language Maps
Language Status
4 (Educational). De facto language of provincial identity in Aklan and Capiz provinces.
Classification
Dialects
Language Use
Also use Hiligaynon [hil].
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: 70%. Literacy rate in L2: 70%. Taught in primary schools, in Aklan and Capiz. Grammar. Bible portions: 1990–1996.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script [Latn].