Ethnic Groups of the Philippines

Ayta, Abellen

Language name and Autonym:
Abenlen, Aburlen Negrito, Ayta Abellen Sambal
Location:
Luzon, Tarlac Province, San Jose, Mayantoc, Capas
Family:
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian
Related languages:
Lexical similarity with Botolan Sambal, Tina Sambal, Ilocano, Pangasinan, Filipino, Pampangan
Approximate Number of Speakers:
3,000 (2005 SIL)
Status:
Stable