Seluwasan
PrintA language of Indonesia
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Selvasa, Selwasa
Population
2,840 (Florey 2005). 740 in Makatian, 2,100 in Seluwasan.
Location
Southeast Maluku Province, Wermatang, Batu Putih, Marantutu, and Makatian villages. Tanimbar island group, Yamdena island, southwest coast.
Language Maps
Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Classification
Dialects
Makatian, Seluwasan. Makatian dialect quite different from others.
Language Use
Possibly endangered (Florey 2005).
Christian.