Ke’o

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639: xxk
Alternate Names: Nage-Keo
Population: 40,000 (2001 L. Baird). Ethnic population: 40,000.
Location:: East Nusa Tenggara province: 4 villages on south central Flores island.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Bima-Lembata
Dialects: None known. Reportedly distinct from but most similar to Nage [nxe].
Typology: SVO; isolating language; 4-way phonemic stop distinction.
Language Use: All domains, ceremonies, personal letter-writing. Used by all.
Language Development: Literacy rate in L2: 20% in Indonesian [ind]. Literacy program by government for adults and in schools.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Ke’o
Writing: Latin script [Latn], limited usage.
Other Comments: People and language are both called Ke’o. Muslim, Christian, traditional religion.

Location: East Nusa Tenggara province: 4 villages on south central Flores island.