Alugu

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ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Muji, Phula, Phupha

Population

3,500 (Pelkey 2011), increasing. Ethnic population: 3,500.

Location

Yunnan province: Gejiu county, Manhao township; Yuanyang county, Fengchunling township across Honghe river.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous). Language of recognized nationality: Yi.

Classification

Dialects

None known. Reportedly similar to, but not intelligible with, Phupha [yph].

Language Use

Home, village, market. All ages.

Language Development

Taught in primary schools.

Language Resources

Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].