Lalo, Dongshanba

A language of China

ISO 639: yik
Alternate Names: Jiantou, Lalu, Lalupa, Lalupu, Maganfang
Population: 30,000 (2002). Over 500,000 in the ethnic group.
Location:: Yunnan province: Baoshan, Lancang, Midu, Weishan, Xiaguan, Yangbi, and Yongping counties.
Language Status: 6b* (Threatened). Language of recognized nationality: Yi.
Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Ngwi-Burmese, Ngwi, Central
Language Use: Extinct, moribund or severely endangered in many areas, and not many children using it; in some areas less so (Bradley 2007a).
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Lalo, Dongshanba
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Daoist, traditional religion.

Location: Yunnan province: Baoshan, Lancang, Midu, Weishan, Xiaguan, Yangbi, and Yongping counties.