Dakka

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639: dkk
Alternate Names: Nordost-Celebes
Population: 1,140 (2010 census), decreasing.
Location:: West Sulawesi province: Polewali-Mandar regency, Wonomulyo sub-district.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, South Sulawesi, Northern, Pitu Ulunna Salu
Dialects: None known. Lexical similarity: 72%–77% with Pannei [pnc] and Bambam [ptu].
Language Use: Dakka is spoken in a mixed language area including Mandar [mdr], Bugis [bug] and other immigrants. Some young people, all adults. Positive attitudes. Most also use Indonesian [ind]. Many also use Mandar [mdr].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Dakka
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Muslim.

Location: West Sulawesi province: Polewali-Mandar regency, Wonomulyo sub-district.