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The Tagalog of Bulacan province, just north of Manila. Historically influential as a literary variety in the development of modern Filipino.
Ilocano
Also known as: Iloko, Ilokano
An Austronesian language of north-western Luzon, the third most-spoken language of the Philippines. Used widely as a regional lingua franca across northern Luzon.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Ilocano?
Ilocano is a dialect of the Ilocano language.
Where is Ilocano spoken?
Ilocano is primarily spoken in Philippines.
Which region is Ilocano associated with?
Ilocano is part of the Southeast Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Ilocano known by other names?
Yes — Ilocano is also referred to as Iloko, Ilokano.
Nearby dialects
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