Batta language

Batta (Batanta) is an Austronesian language spoken in Batanta Island, one of the Raja Ampat Islands.^[2] According to local history, some Batta speakers originated in the interior of the island, but were brought to the coast by Manarmakeri, a local influential figure.

NativetoIndonesia

RegionBatanta

Native speakers

150 (2024)^[1]

Language family

Austronesian

• Malayo-Polynesian
  • Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian
    • Eastern Malayo-Polynesian
      • South Halmahera–West New Guinea
        • Raja Ampat–South Halmahera
          • Raja Ampat
            • Nuclear Raja Ampat
              • Ma'ya-Salawati
                • Salawati-Batta
                  • Batta

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Batta
Batanta
Native to	Indonesia
Region	Batanta
Native speakers	150 (2024)[1]
Language family	Austronesian Malayo-Polynesian Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian Eastern Malayo-Polynesian South Halmahera–West New Guinea Raja Ampat–South Halmahera Raja Ampat Nuclear Raja Ampat Ma'ya-Salawati Salawati-Batta Batta
Language codes
ISO 639-3	–
Glottolog	bata1295
ELP	10990
Location of Batanta Island, Batta is spoken in the southern part of this island.
Coordinates: 0.86°S 130.65°E / -0.86; 130.65

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This language is critically endangered, as only people aged around 40 and above speak it on a daily basis.