Ethnic Groups of the Philippines

Sama, Pangutaran

Language name and Autonym:
Siyama
Location:
West Central Sulu, Pangutaran Island, west of Jolo, (Mindanao). Also southern Palawan, Cagayan de Tawi-Tawi
Family:
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian
Approximate Number of Speakers:
35,200 (2000)
Status:
Stable