Naluo

A language of China

ISO 639: ylo
Alternate Names: Aluo Naluo, Gan Yi, Laluo, Naruo, Shui Yi, Shuitian
Population: 15,000 (Bradley 2007a). Mostly in Yunnan, with about 2,000 in Pingjiang and Futian townships of Panzhihua (Bradley 2007a).
Location:: Sichuan province: western Panzhihua city; Yunnan province: southern Huaping and eastern Yongsheng counties.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened). Language of recognized nationality: Yi.
Classification: Sino-Tibetan, Tibeto-Burman, Ngwi-Burmese, Ngwi, Northern
Language Use: Moribund to extinct in Sichuan, potentially endangered to endangered in Yunnan (Bradley 2007a). Some young people, all adults.
Other Comments: Traditional religion, Christian.

Location: Sichuan province: western Panzhihua city; Yunnan province: southern Huaping and eastern Yongsheng counties.