Alternate Names: Gongvan, Gongwang, Manauk, Mannok, Ponyo, Pounyu, Saplow, Solo, Tsawlaw
Dialects: Gongwang, Ponyo. Very little dialect variation within Gongwang and within Ponyo, but between these 2 dialects, there are differences. Comprehension seems to be high between Ponyo and Gongwang speakers. Lexical similarity: 89%–91% between Ponyo and Gongwang, 69%–75% with Leinong Naga ,, 67%–73% with Khiamniungan Naga ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 4,500 (2008 SIL).
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Khiamniungan Naga [kix], Leinong Naga [lzn].
Writing System: Unwritten
Nation of Origin: Myanmar
Other Comments: They feel culturally and linguistically related to both Leinong Naga , and Khiamniungan Naga ,. Christian, Buddhist, traditional religion.