Kabola

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
klz
Population

3,900 (1995 N. Johnston).

Location

Nusa Tenggara Timur Province; northwest Alor island, eastern half, Bird’s Head, north of Kalabahi town.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, West, Timor-Alor-Pantar, Alor-Pantar, Alor
Dialects

Kebun Kopi, Meibuil, Otvai, Pintumbang, Tang’ala. Dialect names and locations in Wurm and Hattori (1981) are disputed by native speakers. May be more than 1 language. Based on linguistic differences and social identity, best considered a separate language from Adang [adn].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Kabola
Other Comments

Christian, Muslim.