Adasen

A language of Philippines

ISO 639: tiu
Alternate Names: Addasen, Addasen Tinguian, Itneg Adasen
Population: 4,000 (NTM). Ethnic population: 10,300 (2010 census).
Location:: Cordillera Administrative Region: northeast Abra province, west Apayao province.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Northern Luzon, Northern Cordilleran, Cagayan Valley, Isnag
Dialects: Eastern Addasen, Western Addasen. Comprehension of Isnag [isd] 74%.
Language Use: Young people tend to prefer Ilocano [ilo] (Wurm 2007). Some domains. Some young people, all adults, especially young adults and older. Positive attitudes. Also use Ilocano [ilo], with high proficiency especially among the young in most key domains.
Language Development: NT: 1990.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Adasen
Writing: Latin script [Latn].

Location: Cordillera Administrative Region: northeast Abra province, west Apayao province.