Naga, Chen-Kayu
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A language of Myanmar
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Kyan-Karyaw Naga
Population
9,000 (2012 SIL).
Location
Sagaing region: Hkamti district, Lahe township, 13 villages, along India border.
Language Maps
Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
Classification
Dialects
Chen (Kyan), Kayu (Kahyu, Kaiyaw, Karyaw, Kayaw). The 2 dialects are closely related. Kayu is reportedly similar to the Chuyo and Gakat dialects of Tase Naga [nst].
Language Use
Vigorous. All domains. Used by all.
Language Resources
Writing
Unwritten [Qaax].