Alternate Names: Jaun-Jaun, Waya-Waya
Dialects: None known. Reportedly similar to Tandaganon ,. Lexical similarity: 82% with Dibabawon Manobo ,, 81% with Agusan Manobo ,, 69% with Butuanon ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 400,000 (2009 W. Hall).
Language Use: Speakers are rapidly shifting to Cebuano [ceb], especially in Surigao City and surrounding parts of Surigao del Norte. Language is much stronger in eastern Surigao del Norte and northern Surigao del Sur.
Language Development: Taught in primary schools, in the Surigao provinces and Dinagat.
Nation of Origin: Philippines