Ethnic Groups of the Philippines

Bicolano, Albay

Language Name and Autonym: Albay Bikol, Albayanon
Location:
West Albay Province and Buhi, Camarines Sur, (Luzon)
Family:
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian
Related languages:
Buhi (Buhi’non), Daraga, Libon, Oas, Ligao
Approximate Number of Speakers:
1,900,000 (2000)
4,583,034 all Bikol languages (2000 census)
Status:
Stable