Alta, Northern

A language of Philippines

ISO 639: aqn
Alternate Names: Alta, Baler Negrito, Ditaylin Alta, Ditaylin Dumagat, Edimala
Population: 250 (Headland 2010). Ethnic population: 400.
Location:: Central Luzon region: Aurora province, San Luis municipality, Bayanihan area, Diteki river.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Northern Luzon, Meso-Cordilleran, Alta
Dialects: None known. Reportedly not similar to other languages (1992 L. Reid). Lexical similarity: 34% with Southern Alta [agy].
Language Use: Home. Some young people, all adults. Neutral attitudes. Used as L2 by Southern Alta [agy].
Language Development: Grammar.

Location: Central Luzon region: Aurora province, San Luis municipality, Bayanihan area, Diteki river.