Alternate Names: Bicolano, Iriga, Rinconada Bicolano, Rinconada Bikol
Dialects: A member of macrolanguage Bikol ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 234,000 (2000 census), increasing. Speakers of all Bikol languages: 4,580,000 (2000 census). 2,300 monolinguals. Monolingual speakers are elderly; boast of their identity as Rinconada. Ethnic population: 320,000. L2 users: Used by those intermarrying with locals.
Language Use: All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Central Bikol [bcl], English [eng], Tagalog [tgl].
Language Development: Taught in primary schools. Poetry. Newspapers. Radio programs.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Philippines
Other Comments: Iriga City inhabitants regard Naga , dialect as true Bicolano; proud of their language and culture. Christian (Roman Catholic).