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KYK ISO 639-3

Kamayo

A language of Philippines

ISO 639
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Alternate Names
Davawenyo, Davaweño, Kadi, Kinadi, Kinamayo, Mandaya
Population
153,000 (2005 UNSD).
Location:
Caraga region: Surigao del Sur province, between Marihatag and Lingig; Agusan del Sur province border areas; Davao region: Davao Oriental province, between Lingig and Boston.
Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Greater Central Philippine, Central Philippine, Mansakan, Northern
Dialects
North Kamayo, South Kamayo. Lexical similarity: 66% with Surigaonon [sgd], 70% with Butuanon [btw].
Language Use
Vigorous. Home, friends, some in government. Used by all. Positive attitudes. All also use Cebuano [ceb]. Also use English [eng]. Also use Tagalog [tgl].
Language Development
Literacy rate in L2: 80% in Cebuano [ceb]. Taught in primary schools. Videos. Dictionary.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Kamayo
Writing
Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments
Stable diglossia; high bilingualism in Cebuano [ceb]. Christian.

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Location: Caraga region: Surigao del Sur province, between Marihatag and Lingig; Agusan del Sur province border areas; Davao region: Davao Oriental province, between Lingig and Boston.