Maa

A language of Viet Nam

ISO 639: cma
Alternate Names: Chauma, Che Ma, Ma, Ma Krung, Ma Ngan, Ma To, Ma Xop, Maaq
Population: 50,300 (2019 census). , based on ethnicity.
Location:: Lam Dong, Dong Nai, and Bin Phuoc provinces, widely scattered; possibly in Dac Nong province.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous). Language of recognized ethnic group: Ma.
Classification: Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Eastern Mon-Khmer, Bahnaric, South Bahnaric, Sre-Mnong, Sre
Dialects: Sometimes considered a Koho [kpm] dialect.
Language Use: Also use Vietnamese [vie].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 10%–30%. Literacy rate in L2: 50%–75%. Dictionary.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Maa
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: An official ethnic community. Traditional religion, Christian.

Location: Lam Dong, Dong Nai, and Bin Phuoc provinces, widely scattered; possibly in Dac Nong province.