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LLM ISO 639-3

Lasalimu

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639
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Population
1,150 (2010 census).
Location:
Southeast Sulawesi province: Buton regency, Lasalimu sub-district, Lasalima town, Lasalimu and Malaoge villages facing Lawelu bay on Buton island.
Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Celebic, Eastern, Southeastern, Muna-Buton, Nuclear Muna-Buton, Buton, East Buton
Dialects
None known. Lexical similarity: 68% with Kamaru [kgx], 64% with Cia-Cia [cia], 48% with Tukang Besi North [khc], 49% with Tukang Besi South [bhq], 51% with Pancana [pnp], 50% with Wolio [wlo] and Muna [mnb].
Language Use
Some young people, all adults. Used as L2 by Kumbewaha [xks], Tukang Besi North [khc], Tukang Besi South [bhq].
Other Comments
Muslim.

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Location: Southeast Sulawesi province: Buton regency, Lasalimu sub-district, Lasalima town, Lasalimu and Malaoge villages facing Lawelu bay on Buton island.