The Most Common Languages Spoken in Negros Oriental

The most common languages spoken in Negros Oriental are Cebuano, Hiligaynon, and Tagalog. These languages are all spoken by a significant portion of the population in Negros Oriental, making them the most commonly used language in the province.

Cebuano

Cebuano is the most widely spoken language in Negros Oriental. It is estimated that around 94.75% of the population speaks Cebuano as their first language. Cebuano is also one of the most widely spoken languages in the Philippines, with approximately 20 million speakers nationwide.

Hiligaynon (Ilonggo)

Hiligaynon is the second most common language spoken in Negros Oriental. Hiligaynon, also known as Ilonggo, is spoken by approximately 4.8% of the population in Negros Oriental. Hiligaynon is a member of the Malayo-Polynesian family of languages.

Tagalog and English

There are 67 languages and dialects known to exist in Negros Oriental. However, the majority of the population can understand Tagalog and English. In recent years, due to the influence of television and other media, more and more people are able to understand Tagalog. The number of English speakers is also increasing, partly due to the influence of schooling.