Komering

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
kge
Alternate Names
Kumoring
User Population

470,000 (2000 census). 20,000 in Jakarta (1992).

Location

South Sumatra province: Ogan Komering Ulu Selatan, Ogan Komering Ulu Timur, Ogan Komering Ulu, and Ogan Ilir regencies; along Komering river from Ranaumeer to near Palembang city.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Lampung
Dialects

Upstream Komering, Downstream Komering, Komering, Kayu Agung Asli, Kayu Agung. Lexical similarity: 70% with the Kalianda dialect of Lampung Api [ljp]; 74% with Sungkai dialect of Lampung Api (most similar).

Language Use

Vigorous. Home, village. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Most also use Indonesian [ind]. Also use Musi [mui], in the market.

Language Development

Radio. Videos.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Komering
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Muslim.