Alternate Names: Lakona, Lakona Bay, West Gaua
Dialects: Qatareu, Togla, Vure.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 700 (2003 A. François).
Language Use: Endangered (2000 D. Tryon). Vure dialect has about 60 speakers, Qatareu and Togla dialects have 1 speaker each. Entire ethnic group speaks Lakon. Most key domains. All children speak Lakon. Positive attitudes. Also use Bislama [bis], English [eng].
Language Development: 2 primary schools.
Nation of Origin: Vanuatu