Sa’ban
A language of Malaysia (Sarawak)
| Population | 1,110 in Malaysia (2000). Population total all countries: 1,960. |
| Region | Northeast on Kalimantan border, 4th Division, south of Ramudu, Upper Baram, Long Banga’, Long Puak, Long Peluan. Also in Indonesia (Kalimantan). |
| Language map |
Brunei and Malaysia - Sarawak, reference number 75 |
| Alternate names | Merau, used in Kalimantan |
| Dialects | Apparently there was a dialect chain in Bahau area (Kalimantan); now a Long Banga’ dialect is developing. In Kalimantan, those living in Tang La’an are influenced by Krayan (Kelabit) [kzi] dialects. |
| Classification | Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, North Borneo, North Sarawakan, Dayic, Kelabitic |
| Language use | Vigorous. All ages. In Kalimantan, some Sa’ban parents use Indonesian [ind] with their children. |
| Language development | Bible portions: 1969. |
Also spoken in:
Indonesia (Kalimantan)
| Language name | Sa’ban |
| Population | 850 in Indonesia (2000). |
| Region | East Kalimantan Province, Nunukan Regency, Sarawak border, south of Lundayeh. |
| Language map |
Indonesia, Kalimantan, reference number 55 |
| Alternate names | Saban, Merau |
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