Alternate Names: Nage-Keo
Dialects: None known. Reportedly distinct from but most similar to Nage ,.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 40,000 (2001 L. Baird). Ethnic population: 40,000.
Language Use: All domains, ceremonies, personal letter-writing. All ages.
Language Development: Literacy rate in L2: 20% Indonesian. Literacy program by government for adults and in schools. Grammar.
Typology: SVO; isolating language; 4-way phonemic stop distinction.
Nation of Origin: Indonesia
Other Comments: People and language are both called Ke’o. Muslim, Christian, traditional religion.