Alternate Names: Koro, Oema, Pipikoro
Dialects: Bana, Benggaulu (Bingkolu), Kantewu (Central Uma), Southern Uma (Aria), Tobaku (Dompa, Ompa, Western Uma), Tolee’ (Eastern Uma), Winatu (Northern Uma). Literature exists in Kantewu dialect, but many would prefer to read their own dialect.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 20,000 (1990 M. Martens), increasing. 15,000 in the region, 5,000 outside (1990 SIL), 500 in Benggaulu.
Language Use: Use vigorous in the Uma homeland. Kantewu is prestige dialect. Among those living outside (e.g., in Palu, Palolo, Gimpu), use is vigorous among adults. For those who move away as adults, Uma remains language of the home. For those who move away as children, half retain Uma as home language. Daily work, local administration, religious services. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Indonesian [ind] (2000 SIL). Also use Ledo Kaili [lew] (2000 SIL). Also use Rampi [lje] (2000 SIL). Also use Seko Padang [skx] (2000 SIL).
Language Development: Taught in primary schools. Grammar. NT: 1996.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Indonesia
Other Comments: Christian, Muslim.