Phong-Kniang

A language of Laos

ISO 639: pnx
Alternate Names: Keneng, Kenieng, Lao Phong, Pong, “Kha Niang” (pej.), “Khaniang” (pej.)
Population: 30,700 (2015 census). , based on ethnicity.
Location:: Houaphan province: Houameuang and Xam Neua districts, near the Neun and Peun rivers.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous).
Classification: Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Northern Mon-Khmer, Khmuic, Xinh Mul
Language Development: Many are educated.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Phong-Kniang
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: A Phong exonym of Kniang and not to be confused with Kha Phong, a dialect of Maleng [pkt], nor with the autonym Pong as a dialect of Hung [hnu] (Ferlus 1996). Traditional religion.

Location: Houaphan province: Houameuang and Xam Neua districts, near the Neun and Peun rivers.