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SLT ISO 639-3

Sila

A language of Laos

ISO 639
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Alternate Names
Asong, Sida, “Kha Pai” (pej.)
Population
3,150 in Laos (2015 census). , based on ethnicity. Total users in all countries: 4,060.
Location:
Luang Namtha province; Oudomxai province: Namo district; Phongsali province: Boun Neua, Ngot Ou, and Samphan districts.
Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
Classification
Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Ngwi-Burmese, Ngwi, Southern
Language Use
Home. Used by all. Neutral attitudes. Most also use Lao [lao] (Badenoch and Hayashi 2017). Most also use Lü [khb] (Badenoch and Hayashi 2017).
Other Comments
Traditional religion.

Also Spoken in

Language Name
Sila
User Population
910 in Viet Nam (2019 census). , based on ethnicity. Most members of the ethnic group speak the language (Bradley 2007a).
Location
Dien Bien province: Muong Nhé district, Chung Chai commune; Lai Chau province: Muong Tè district, Kan Ho commune, Ban Xeo Hai village, on the Black river.
Language Status
6b (Threatened)
Other Comments
Si La is an official ethnic community who say they came from Laos. Traditional religion.
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Map

Location: Luang Namtha province; Oudomxai province: Namo district; Phongsali province: Boun Neua, Ngot Ou, and Samphan districts.