Ilocano is predominantly understood and spoken in Camiling by majority of the population because most of the people are Ilocano migrants from the Ilocos Region. The town's districts are named after towns of Ilocos where the people originally came from. Hence, Caviganan for Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Cacabugaoan (now Cayaoan) for Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Cabatacan for Batac City, Ilocos Norte, Capaoayan for Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Casarratan for Sarrat, Ilocos Norte.
Pangasinense is spoken specially on the eastern banks of Camiling river and the northern parts of the town. Camilenos of Pangasinense origin are prevalent in the northern and western part but also some adopted Ilocano as their second language.
Filipino (Tagalog) is widely understood and spoken. There are also traces of Pampango, Visayan and Moro settlers especially on Dapo area.
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