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Kumbewaha

A language of Indonesia (Sulawesi)

ISO 639-3xks

Population  3,400 (2005 SIL).
Region  Southeast Sulawesi Province, Buton District, Lasalimu subdistrict, southeast Buton Island, Kumbewaha and Wajah Jaya villages.
Language map  Indonesia, Sulawesi, reference number 45
Alternate names   Umbewaha
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 Basi [khc], or [bhq] for trade or family.
Language development  Literacy rate in L2: 20%.
Comments  Muslim.