Malagasy, Southern Betsimisaraka
PrintA language of Madagascar
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Betsimisaraka Antatsimo Malagasy
Population
1,830,000 (2006 SIL). Ethnic population: Tandroy 864,600; Mahafaly 330,000; Karimbola 103,000.
Location
East coast, Toamasina Province, Mahanoro district; Fianarantsoa Province, Nosy Varika, Mananjary, and Manakara Atsimo districts.
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Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Language Use
All domains, except education, religion, and government. Positive attitudes.
Language Resources
Traditional religion.