Karay-a language
| Karay-a | |
|---|---|
| Harayan | |
| Kinaray-a, Hiniraya, Binisaya nga Karay-a | |
| Native to | Philippines |
| Region | Antique, 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 |
| Ethnicity | Karay-a |
Native speakers | 1.1 million (2023) |
Austronesian
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| Latin | |
| Official status | |
Official language in | Regional language in the Philippines |
| Regulated by | Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | krj |
| Glottolog | kina1250 |
Area where Karay-a is spoken | |
The Karay-a language (Kinaray-a, Binisayâ nga Kinaray-a or Hinaraya; English: Harayan) is an Austronesian regional language in the Philippines spoken by the Karay-a people, mainly in Antique.
It is one of the Bisayan languages, along with Aklanon/Malaynon, Capiznon, Cebuano, and Hiligaynon.