Karay-a language

Karay-a
Harayan[1]
Kinaray-a, Hiniraya, Binisaya nga Karay-a
Native toPhilippines
RegionAntique, southern and central Iloilo, southern part of Guimaras, southern Aklan, Occidental Mindoro particularly in Ilin Island, western Capiz, some parts of Palawan, and a few parts of Soccsksargen
EthnicityKaray-a
Native speakers
1.1 million (2023)[2]
Latin
Official status
Official language in
Regional language in the Philippines
Regulated byKomisyon sa Wikang Filipino
Language codes
ISO 639-3krj
Glottologkina1250
Area where Karay-a is spoken

The Karay-a language (Kinaray-a, Binisayâ nga Kinaray-a or Hinaraya; English: Harayan)[1] is an Austronesian regional language in the Philippines spoken by the Karay-a people, mainly in Antique.

It is one of the Bisayan languages, mainly along with Aklanon/Malaynon, Capiznon, Cebuano, and Hiligaynon.

  1. ^ a b Reid, Lawrence A. (2017). "Revisiting the Position of Philippine Languages in the Austronesian Family" (PDF). De La Salle University, Manila.
  2. ^ "The Philippines' Language Report: What Language Is Spoken in the Philippines?". 2023-12-05. Retrieved 2024-06-22.