Topoiyo language

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Topoiyo
Native to Indonesia
Region Sulawesi
Native speakers
450 (2011) [1]
Language codes
ISO 639-3 toy
Glottolog topo1243

The Topoiyo language is an Austronesian language of West Sulawesi, Indonesia spoken by people in Tabolang Village, Topoyo subdistrict, Central Mamuju Regency, West Sulawesi. Usually, Topoiyo speakers also speak Mamuju and Indonesian. Topoiyo is also spoken in other villages in Topoyo subdistrict, such as Salulebo, Topoyo, and Salupangkang villages. [2]

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References

  1. Topoiyo at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015)
  2. "Bahasa Topoiyo". Bahasa dan Peta Bahasa di Indonesia (in Indonesian). Badan Pengembangan dan Pembinaan Bahasa . Retrieved 2 Jun 2021.