Ayta, Magbukun

A language of Philippines

ISO 639: ayt
Alternate Names: Bataan Ayta, Bataan Sambal, Magbikin, Magbukun Ayta, Mariveles Ayta, Mariveleño
Population: 1,000 (2011 SIL). Ethnic population: 2,000 (2011).
Location:: Central Luzon region: Bataan province, Mariveles.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central Luzon, Sambalic
Dialects: None known. Lexical similarity: 63% with Botolan Sambal [sbl] and Filipino [fil].
Language Use: A few key domains. Some of all ages. 50% of population, young and old, are passive bilinguals, able to understand but not speak Magbukun Ayta. Positive attitudes. Also use Filipino [fil].
Other Comments: Negrito.

Location: Central Luzon region: Bataan province, Mariveles.