Tombulu

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A language of Indonesia

Alternate Names
Minahasa, Minhasa, Tombalu, Tombula, Tombulu’, Toumbulu
User Population

19,000 (2010 census), decreasing.

Location

North Sulawesi province: Minahasa regency, Kota Tomohon city.

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Language Status

7 (Shifting).

Dialects

Taratara, Tomohon. Reportedly most similar to Tondano [tdn] and Tonsea [txs].

Language Use

Under pressure from Manado Malay [xmm]. Shifting to Manado Malay [xmm].

Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Traditional religion, Christian.