Alternate Names: Northern Catanduanes Bicolano, Pandan
Dialects: 68% comprehension of Naga dialect of Central Bikol ,, 66% comprehension of Filipino , narrative. A member of macrolanguage Bikol ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 77,500 (2000 census). Speakers of all Bikol languages: 4,580,000 (2000 census). L2 users: Used by those intermarrying with local speakers and for business purposes.
Language Use: All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes.
Nation of Origin: Philippines
Other Comments: Proud of language and culture. People who identify with this language are negotiating multiple identities.