Simbo

A language of Solomon Islands

ISO 639: sbb
Alternate Names: Madeggusu, Mandeghughusu, Sibo
Population: 2,700 (1999 SIL).
Location:: Western province: Simbo island.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Western Oceanic, Meso Melanesian, New Ireland, South New Ireland-Northwest Solomonic, New Georgia, West
Dialects: None known. Distinct from Lungga [lga] and Ghanongga [ghn].
Language Use: Used by all. Also use Roviana [rug], decreasingly.
Language Development: Grammar. Bible portions: 2013.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Simbo
Writing: Latin script [Latn].

Location: Western province: Simbo island.