Laha

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639: lhh
Alternate Names: Central Ambon
Population: 3,890 (1987 SIL).
Location:: Maluku province: Laha and other villages on Ambon island south central coast.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Central Maluku, East, Seram, Nunusaku, Piru Bay, East, Seram Straits, Ambon
Dialects: None known. Distinct from Sou Upaa [wha]. Lexical similarity: 64%–66% with Asilulu [asl] and Seit-Kaitetu [hik] (most similar).
Language Use: Parents encourage children to speak Laha. Used by all. Also use Ambonese Malay [abs].
Other Comments: Muslim, Christian.

Location: Maluku province: Laha and other villages on Ambon island south central coast.