Naga, Ponyo-Gongwang

A language of Myanmar

ISO 639: npg
Autonym: Gongwang Naga, Ponyo Naga
Population: 4,500 (2008 SIL).
Location:: Sagaing region: Khamti district, Lahe township, 19 villages.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Sal, Boro-Garo, Northern Naga
Dialects: Ponyo (Manauk, Mannok, Ponnyio, Pounyu), Gongwang (Gongvan, Saplo, Saplow, Solo, Tsaplo, Tsawlaw). Very little dialect variation within Gongwang and within Ponyo, but between these 2 dialects, there are differences. Comprehension seems to be high between Ponyo and Gongwang speakers. Lexical similarity: 89%–91% between Ponyo and Gongwang, 69%–75% with Lainong Naga [lzn], 67%–73% with Khiamniungan Naga [kix].
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Khiamniungan Naga [kix]. Also use Lainong Naga [lzn] (Wayesha 2010).
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Naga, Ponyo-Gongwang
Writing: Latin script [Latn], used since 2014.
Other Comments: They feel culturally and linguistically related to both Lainong Naga [lzn] and Khiamniungan Naga [kix]. Christian, Buddhist, traditional religion.

Location: Sagaing region: Khamti district, Lahe township, 19 villages.