Bonerate

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639: bna
Population: 11,900 (2010 census).
Location:: South Sulawesi province: Bonerate, Madu, Kalaotoa, Karompa, and Selayer islands.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Celebic, Eastern, Southeastern, Muna-Buton, Tukangbesi-Bonerate
Dialects: Bonerate, Karompa. Lexical similarity: 79%–81% with Tukang Besi South [bhq], 31% with Kalao [kly], 25% with Laiyolo [lji].
Language Use: Used by all. Also use Indonesian [ind]. Used as L2 by Kalao [kly].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Bonerate
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Muslim.

Location: South Sulawesi province: Bonerate, Madu, Kalaotoa, Karompa, and Selayer islands.