Lasalimu

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
llm
User Population

1,150 (2010 census).

Location

Southeast Sulawesi province: Buton regency, Lasalimu sub-district, Lasalima town, Lasalimu and Malaoge villages facing Lawelu bay on Buton island.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Celebic, Eastern, Southeastern, Muna-Buton, Nuclear Muna-Buton, Buton, East Buton
Dialects

None known. Lexical similarity: 68% with Kamaru [kgx], 64% with Cia-Cia [cia], 48% with Tukang Besi North [khc], 49% with Tukang Besi South [bhq], 51% with Pancana [pnp], 50% with Wolio [wlo] and Muna [mnb].

Language Use

Some young people, all adults. Used as L2 by Kumbewaha [xks], Tukang Besi North [khc], Tukang Besi South [bhq].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Lasalimu
Other Comments

Muslim.