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BAC ISO 639-3

Badui

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639
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Alternate Names
Baduy, Bahasa Sunda, Gajebo
Population
20,000 (2000 census). 12,000 in Kenekes village area.
Location:
Banten province: Rangkasbitung regency, Pandeglang town, on Ujung river; West Java province: Sukabumi city area, 1 village, and Cikajang city area.
Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Sundanese
Dialects
Sometimes considered a dialect of Sunda [sun] (Florey 2005).
Language Use
Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes.
Other Comments
A separate socio-religious group from Sunda [sun]. Inner and outer, Badui refer to location and status within the group religion. Muslim, traditional religion.

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Location: Banten province: Rangkasbitung regency, Pandeglang town, on Ujung river; West Java province: Sukabumi city area, 1 village, and Cikajang city area.