Laiyolo
A language of Indonesia (Sulawesi)
| Population | 800 (1997 SIL). 250 Laiyolo, 550 Barang-Barang. |
| Region | South Sulawesi, Laiyolo in villages of Lembang Mate’ne in Desa Laiyolo, and a few in Kilotepo’ and Sangkeha’. Barang-Barang village in Desa Lowa, southern tip of Selayar Island. |
| Language map |
Indonesia, Sulawesi, reference number 46 |
| Alternate names | Barang-Barang, Da’ang |
| Dialects | Barang-Barang (Loa, Loa’, Lowa), Laiyolo (Lajolo, Layolo). Barang-Barang dialect may need separate literature. Lexical similarity: 86% between Laiyolo and Barang-Barang dialect, 76% with Kalao [kly], 65% with Buton, 53% with Wotu [wtw], 39% with Muna [mnb]. |
| Classification | Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Celebic, Wotu-Wolio, Kalao |
| Language use | Vigorous in Barang-Barang dialect. Mainly adults. Also use Selayar [sly] or Indonesian [ind]. |
| Comments | Agriculturalists: maize, cassava cultivation; copra production. Muslim, Christian. |
Entries from the SIL Bibliography about this language:
Academic Publications
LAIDIG, Wyn D., editor. 1999. Studies in Sulawesi Linguistics, part VI.
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