Mnong, Central

CMO

developing

Alternate Names: Budang, Budong, Bunong, Phanong, Pnong

Dialects: Biat (Bhiét), Bu Dang, Bu Nar, Bu Rung, Dih Bri (Di-Pri), Préh (Pre). Biat dialect may be a separate language related to Eastern Mnong ,.

Genealogy:

Austro-Asiatic
Mon-Khmer
Eastern Mon-Khmer
Bahnaric
South Bahnaric
Sre-Mnong
Mnong
Southern-Central Mnong

Demographics: 32,500 in Viet Nam (2002 SIL). Population total all countries: 70,000.

Language Development: Radio programs. Bible: 2005.

Writing System: Khmer, Latin

Nation of Origin: Viet Nam

Other Comments: Part of the Mnông official ethnic community (102,741, 2009 census) which includes Eastern Mnong , and Southern Mnong ,. Traditional religion, Christian.