Ambala language
| Ambala | |
|---|---|
| Ambala Ayta | |
| Native to | Philippines |
| Region | Zambales, Olongapo, Dinalupihan |
Native speakers | (1,700 cited 1986) |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | abc |
| Glottolog | amba1267 |
Ambala is a Sambalic language spoken in the Philippines. It has more than 2,000 speakers and is spoken within Aeta communities in the Zambal municipalities of Subic, San Marcelino, and Castillejos; in the city of Olongapo; and in Dinalupihan, Bataan.
Reid (1994) reports the following Ambala locations, from SIL word lists:
- Maliwacat, Cabalan, Olongapo, Zambales
- Batong Kalyo (Pili), San Marcelino, Zambales
Himes (2012) also collected Ambala data from the following locations:
- Pastolan, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority
- Gordon Heights, Olongapo City