Katu, Western

A language of Laos

ISO 639: kuf
Population: 28,400 (2015 census). , based on ethnicity.
Location:: Xekong province: upper Xe Kong river border area.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Eastern Mon-Khmer, Katuic, East Katuic, Katu-Pacoh
Dialects: Dak Kang, Triw, Kantu. A different language, Eastern Katu [ktv], and orthography from Viet Nam.
Language Use: Used by all. Also use Lao [lao].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Katu, Western
Writing: Lao script [Laoo].
Other Comments: Traditional religion.

Location: Xekong province: upper Xe Kong river border area.