Alternate Names: Banao, Banaw, Itneg, Timggian, Tinguian
Dialects: Banao Pikekj, Gubang Itneg, Malibcong Banao. Lexical similarity: Malibcong Banao 58% with Ilocano ,, 81% with Lubuagan Kalinga ,, 73% with Limos Kalinga ,; Banao Pikek (Daguioman) dialect 62% with Ilocano, 83% with Masadiit and Boliney Itneg ,, 79% with Masadiit and Sallapadan Itneg ,, 78% with the Banao dialect of Malibcong, and 73% with Binongan Itneg ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 3,500 (2003 SIL). Unknown number in Malibcong dialect area.
Language Use: Moderate vitality. Home, community. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use English [eng], Filipino [fil], Ilocano [ilo].
Nation of Origin: Philippines
Other Comments: High value placed on education. Traditional religion, Christian (Roman Catholic).