Arta

ATZ

nearly extinct

Dialects: None known. Not similar to any other language (1992 L. Reid).

Genealogy:

Austronesian
Malayo-Polynesian
Philippine
Northern Luzon
Arta

Demographics: 11 (2013 Y. Kimoto). 35–45 have some knowledge of the language, but cannot speak properly (2013 Y. Kimoto). Ethnic population: 150.

Language Use: Elderly, all over 50 years of age. Neutral attitudes. Also use Casiguran Dumagat Agta [dgc], Ilocano [ilo].

Nation of Origin: Philippines

Other Comments: Negrito.