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PPK ISO 639-3

Uma

Uma Autonym

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639
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Alternate Names
Koro, Oema, Pipikoro
Autonym
Uma
Population
18,800 (2010 census), increasing.
Location:
Central Sulawesi province: Sigi regency, South Kulawi and Pipikoro sub-districts, 32 villages on Lariang river and tributaries; South Sulawesi province: north Luwu regency, enclave within Seko Padang [skx] language area; south Pasangkayu regency, Mamuju sub-district; West Sulawesi province: Lariang river west bank area.
Language Status
5 (Developing).
Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Celebic, Kaili-Pamona, Southern
Dialects
Winatu (Northern Uma), Tobaku (Dompa, Ompa, Western Uma), Tolee’ (Eastern Uma), Kantewu (Central Uma), Southern Uma (Aria), Benggaulu (Bingkolu), Bana. Literature exists in Kantewu dialect, but many would prefer to read their own dialect.
Language Use
Use vigorous in the Uma homeland. Kantewu is prestige dialect. Among those living outside (e.g., in Palu, Palolo, Gimpu), use is vigorous among adults. For those who move away as adults, Uma remains language of the home. For those who move away as children, half retain Uma as home language. Daily work, local administration, religious services. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Indonesian [ind]. Also use Ledo Kaili [lew]. Also use Rampi [lje]. Also use Seko Padang [skx].
Language Development
Taught in primary schools. Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 1996.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Uma
Writing
Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments
Christian, Muslim.

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Location: Central Sulawesi province: Sigi regency, South Kulawi and Pipikoro sub-districts, 32 villages on Lariang river and tributaries; South Sulawesi province: north Luwu regency, enclave within Seko Padang [skx] language area; south Pasangkayu regency, Mamuju sub-district; West Sulawesi province: Lariang river west bank area.