Kao
PrintA language of Indonesia
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Kau, Ka’u
Population
400 (2000).
Location
North Maluku Province. North Halmahera island; on Kao bay, area near Kao river mouth.
Language Maps
Language Status
7 (Shifting).
Classification
Dialects
Could be a marginal dialect of Pagu [pgu], but relates uniquely to other languages in Kao River subbranch.
Language Use
Ethnic group membership expressed by knowing the language. Speakers 40 and older.
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Literacy rate in L2: 50%–75%.
Language Resources
Muslim.