Laha

A language of Viet Nam

ISO 639: lha
Alternate Names: Khlá, Khlá Don, Khlá Dung, Khlá Phlao, Klá Dong, La Ha, La Ha Ung, Laxa, Liik, Xá Chien, Xá Khao, Xá Lay
Population: 10,200 (2019 census). , based on ethnicity.
Location:: Lai Chau and Son La provinces: along Red and Black rivers.
Language Status: 8a (Moribund). Language of recognized ethnic group: La Ha.
Classification: Kra-Dai, Kra, Eastern Kra
Dialects: None known. Reportedly similar to Qabiao [laq].
Language Use: In one village in Son La province it is moribund, spoken only by those over 50, while in several villages in Lao Cai it is still spoken but potentially endangered (Bradley 2007a). Older adults only. Shifted to Thai [tha], especially those under 50 years of age.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Laha
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: La Ha is an official community who live together with the Thai and Kháng. Traditional religion.

Location: Lai Chau and Son La provinces: along Red and Black rivers.