Itneg, Binongan

A language of Philippines

ISO 639: itb
Alternate Names: Tingguian, Tinguian
Population: 7,500 (2003 SIL). 61,500 in all Itneg varieties (2005 UNSD).
Location:: Cordillera Administrative Region: Abra province, Licuan-Baay.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Northern Luzon, Meso-Cordilleran, South-Central Cordilleran, Central Cordilleran, North Central Cordilleran, Kalinga-Itneg, Itneg
Dialects: None known. Lexical similarity: 69% with Ilocano [ilo], 79% with Masadiit Itneg [tis].
Language Use: Vigorous. Home, community. Used by all. Also use English [eng]. Also use Filipino [fil]. Also use Ilocano [ilo].
Language Development: Literature. Bible portions: 1967.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Itneg, Binongan
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Christian.

Location: Cordillera Administrative Region: Abra province, Licuan-Baay.