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Subanen languages

New Guinea and Pacific Language Families

The Subanen languages are a group of closely related Austronesian languages belonging to the Greater Central Philippine subgroup. Subanen languages are spoken in various areas of Zamboanga Peninsula, namely the provinces of Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur, and in Misamis Occidental of Northern Mindanao. There is also a sizeable Subanen community in Misamis Oriental and Lanao del Norte. Most speakers of Subanen languages go by the name of Subanen, Subanon or Subanun, while those who adhere to Islam refer to themselves as Kolibugan, Kalibugan, Tewlet or Telet.

Facts
Region
Zamboanga Peninsula and Misamis Occidental, Mindanao, Philippines 1
Proto-Language Status
Named: Proto-Subanen 1
Sources
1. Subanen languages, Wikipedia
  • Introduction, first paragraph
    Subanen languages are spoken in various areas of Zamboanga Peninsula, namely the provinces of Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur, and in Misamis Occidental of Northern Mindanao.
  • Infobox, Proto-language field
    Proto-Subanen
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