Alternate Names: Htang Ngan, Htangan, Lainong Naga, Lenaung Naga
Dialects: Southern Leinong, Yao Dyang (Northern Leinong, Zau Dyang). High intelligibility in Leinong villages. Lexical similarity: within Leinong Naga 89%–100%. Lexical similarity: 69%–75% with Ponyo-Gongwang Naga ,, 62%–67%with Khiamniungan Naga ,, 37%–41% with Lao variety of Konyak Naga ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 7,000 (2008).
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Burmese [mya]. Used as L2 by Lao Naga [nlq], Makyan Naga [umn], Ponyo-Gongwang Naga [npg].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Some literacy classes. Dictionary. Bible portions: 2005–2010.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Myanmar
Other Comments: The majority group within Lahe Township. Buddhist, Christian, traditional religion.