Tambotalo

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A language of Vanuatu

ISO 639-3
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Population

50 (Wurm and Hattori 1981). Ethnic population: 70.

Location

Southeast Santo, Tambotalo village.

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Language Status

8a (Moribund).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Central-Eastern Oceanic, Remote Oceanic, North and Central Vanuatu, Northeast Vanuatu-Banks Islands, West Santo
Language Use

Seriously endangered (2000 D. Tryon). Under pressure from Tutuba [tmi], Narango [nrg], Shark Bay [ssv], to which speakers are shifting. Most key domains. Used by 30% of children. Positive attitudes.