Stieng, Bulo

A language of Viet Nam

ISO 639: sti
Alternate Names: Budíp, Northern Stieng, Rangah, Upper Stieng, Xa-Dieng, Xtieng
Population: 53,000 in Viet Nam (2019 census). Part of the Xtiêng 100,752 (2019 census) official ethnic community which includes Budeh Stieng [stt]. Total users in all countries: 59,540.
Location:: Binh Phuoc and Dak Nong provinces.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous). Language of recognized ethnic group: Xtieng.
Classification: Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Eastern Mon-Khmer, Bahnaric, South Bahnaric, Stieng-Chrau
Language Use: Also use Vietnamese [vie].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L2: 15%–25%. Radio. Dictionary. Bible portions: 1971.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Stieng, Bulo
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Part of the Xtiêng official ethnic community (85,436, 2009 census) which includes Budeh Stieng [stt]. Christian, traditional religion.

Cambodia

Location: Kratié province: Snuol district; possibly southern Mondolkiri province.
Dialects: Budip, Bulo.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened)

Location: Binh Phuoc and Dak Nong provinces.