Kumbewaha

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
xks
Alternate Names
Kumberaha, Umbewaha
Population

3,400 (2004 SIL).

Location

Southeast Sulawesi Province, Buton regency, Lasalimu subdistrict, Kumbewaha and Wajah Jaya villages. Buton island, southeast; west of Wangiwangi island.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Celebic, Eastern, Southeastern, Muna-Buton, Nuclear Muna-Buton, Buton, East Buton
Language Use

All domains. All ages. Also use Indonesian [ind], Lasilimu [llm], Tukang Besi North [khc], or Tukang Besi South [bhq] for trade or family.

Language Development
Literacy rate in L2: 20%.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Kumbewaha
Other Comments

Muslim.