Baduy language | |
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Basa Baduy / Badui / Gajebo | |
Region | Java, Indonesia |
Native speakers
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11,620 (2010 census) |
Austronesian
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none | |
Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 |
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Glottolog | badu1237 |
Baduy or Badui language is spoken by Baduy people. Native speakers of the language are spread in Mount Kendeng, Rangkasbitung district of Lebak Regency, Pandeglang Regency and Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia. It is estimated that there are 11,620 speakers as of 2010.
Baduy language is an old Sundanese language (Basa Sunda Loma), or a common/coarse Sundanese language; which is the dialect of the Baduy people, and not an ancient Sundanese language (Basa Sunda Buhun)