Boano

BZN

vigorous

Alternate Names: Buano

Dialects: None known. Lexical similarity: 60% with Luhu ,, 61% with Lisabata-Nuniali , (most similar).

Genealogy:

Austronesian
Malayo-Polynesian
Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian
Central Maluku
East
Seram
Nunusaku
Piru Bay
West
Hoamoal

Demographics: 3,240 (1982).

Language Use: Vigorous in north Boano. South Boano may have no remaining speakers.

Nation of Origin: Indonesia

Other Comments: Different from Boano , in Sulawesi.