SXN ISO 639-3
Sangir
Sangihẹ̆ Autonym
A language of Indonesia
- ISO 639
- sxn
- Alternate Names
- Sangi, Sangih, Sangirese
- Autonym
- Sangihẹ̆
- Population
- 110,000 in Indonesia (2010 census), increasing. Total users in all countries: 165,000.
- Location:
- North Sulawesi province: Great Sangir island east peninsula.
- Language Status
- 5 (Developing).
- Classification
- Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Sangiric, Northern
- Dialects
- Siau (Sjauw), Manganitu (Tamako), Tabukang (Tabukan), Taruna (Tahuna), Tagulandang (Tahulandang).
- Language Use
- Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Manado Malay [xmm].
- Language Development
- Dictionary. Grammar. Bible: 2008–2009.
- Language Resources
- OLAC resources in and about Sangir
- Writing
- Latin script [Latn].
- Other Comments
- Christian, Muslim.
Also Spoken in
- Location
- Davao region: Davao del Sur province, Sarangani island off extreme south tip.
- Language Status
- 5 (Developing)
- Other Comments
- Non-indigenous. View other languages of Philippines
Language Name
Sangir
User Population
55,000 in Philippines (1981 SIL).
Map
Location: North Sulawesi province: Great Sangir island east peninsula.
Size and Vitality
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