Alternate Names: Campuon, Kha Tampuon, Proon, Proons, Tamphuan, Tampuen, Tampuon
Genealogy:
Demographics: 31,000 in Cambodia (2008 census).
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. All ages. Also use Central Khmer [khm], Lao [lao].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 5%. Literacy rate in L2: 10%. Taught in primary schools. Pilot formal education programme begun in 3 elementary schools in 2003.
Writing System: Khmer
Nation of Origin: Cambodia
Other Comments: Exogamous clans, together with Kaco’ and Jarai, override ethnic and linguistic boundaries.