Sangir

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
sxn
Alternate Names
Sangi, Sangih, Sangirese
Autonym
Sangihẹ̆
User Population

110,000 in Indonesia (2010 census), increasing. Total users in all countries: 165,000.

Location

North Sulawesi province: Great Sangir island east peninsula.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Sangiric, Northern
Dialects

Siau (Sjauw), Manganitu (Tamako), Tabukang (Tabukan), Taruna (Tahuna), Tagulandang (Tahulandang).

Language Use

Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Manado Malay [xmm].

Language Development

Dictionary. Grammar. Bible: 2008–2009.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Sangir
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Christian, Muslim.

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