[apg] 30,000 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). East central, southeast of Tunjung, around Jambu and Lamper. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Barito, Mahakam
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Aoheng
[pni] 2,630 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). North central near Sarawak border. Alternate names: Penihing. Dialects: Lexical similarity 69% with Kereho, 67% with Hovongan. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Kayan-Murik, Muller-Schwaner 'Punan'
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Bahau
[bhv] 3,200 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Northeast, north, and southeast of Busang. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Kayan-Murik, Kayan
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Bakumpai
[bkr] 100,000 (2003). Kapuas and Barito rivers, northeast of Kualakapuas. Alternate names: Bara-Jida. Dialects: Bakumpai, Mengkatip (Mangkatip, Oloh Mengkatip). Related to Ngaju, Kahayan, Katingan. Lexical similarity 75% with Ngaju, 45% with Banjar. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Barito, West, South
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Banjar
[bjn] 5,000,000 in Indonesia (2001 Johnstone and Mandryk). Population total all countries: 5,900,000. Around Banjarmasin in the south and east, and one pocket on east coast south of the Kelai River mouth. Also spoken in Malaysia (Sabah). Alternate names: Banjarese, Bandjarese, Banjar Malay. Dialects: Kuala, Hulu. Lexical similarity 45% with Bakumpai, 35% with Ngaju. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Malayic, Malayan, Local Malay
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Basap
[bdb] 17,000 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Eastern Kalimantan, scattered throughout Bulungan, Sangkulirang, and Kutai. Dialects: Jembayan, Bulungan, Berau, Dumaring, Binatang, Karangan. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Northwest, Rejang-Sajau
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Bekati'
[bei] 4,000 (1986 UBS). Northwestern near Sarawak border, around Sambas and Selvas. Alternate names: Bakatiq. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Land Dayak
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Benyadu'
[byd] 45,000 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Northwestern near Sarawak border, around Tan, Darit. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Land Dayak
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Biatah
[bth] 8,484 in Indonesia (2000 WCD). Northwest Kalimantan, on Sarawak border. Mainly in Sarawak. Alternate names: Bideyu, Siburan, Lundu, Landu, Pueh. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Land Dayak
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Bolongan
[blj] 15,000 (1989). Northeast, around Tanjungselor, lower Kayan River. Alternate names: Bulungan. Dialects: May be a dialect of Tidong or Segai. Classification uncertain. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Northwest, North Sarawakan, Dayic, Murutic, Tidong
[bvk] 400 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). North central near Sarawak border, Kapuas River, southeast of Mendalam, 3 areas. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Kayan-Murik, Muller-Schwaner 'Punan'
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Bukitan
[bkn] 573 in Indonesia (2000 WCD). Population total all countries: 862. Iwan River, on the Sarawak border. Also spoken in Malaysia (Sarawak). Alternate names: Bakitan, Bakatan, Beketan, Mangkettan, Manketa, Pakatan. Dialects: Punan Ukit, Punan Busang. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Northwest, Melanau-Kajang, Kajang
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Burusu
[bqr] 6,000 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Northeast, around Sekatakbunyi, north of Sajau Basap language. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Northwest, Rejang-Sajau
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Dayak, Land
[dyk] 57,619 (1981). Western Kalimantan. Dialects: Karagan (Karangan), Sidin (Siding, Sinding), Meratei (Meretei), Sau (Sauh, Biratak), Sermah (Bionah), Berang, Sabungo, Santan, Gurgo, Sinan, Sumpo, Budanoh, Sering, Gugu, Matan, Temila, Behe, Ipoh, Manyukai (Menjuke, Menyukai, Manyuke, Manukai), Punan (Bunan, Murang Punan, Penyabung Punan, Busang, Djuloi), Kati, Beta. There may be several languages represented among the dialects listed. All Land Dayak in Sarawak are covered by separate listings. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Land Dayak
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Djongkang
[djo] 45,000 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Northwest, south of Balai Sebut. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Land Dayak
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Dohoi
[otd] 25,000 (2003). Extensive area south of the Schwaner Range on the upper reaches of south Borneo rivers. The Ulu Ai' are on the Mandai River with 7 villages. Alternate names: Ot Danum, Uut Danum, Uud Danum, Malahoi. Dialects: Ot Balawan, Ot Banu'u, Ot Murung 1 (Murung 1, Punan Ratah), Ot Olang, Ot Tuhup, Sarawai (Melawi), Dohoi, Ulu Ai' (Da'an), Sebaung, Kadorih. Lexical similarity 70% with Siang, 65% with Kohin, 60% with Katingan, 50% with Ngaju. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Barito, West, North
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Dusun Deyah
[dun] 20,000 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Southeast, Tabalong River northeast of Bongkang. Alternate names: Deah, Dejah. Dialects: Lexical similarity 53% with Lawangan, 52% with Tawoyan. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Barito, East, Central-South, Central
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Dusun Malang
[duq] 4,500 (2003). Population includes 2,000 Bayan. East central, west of Muarainu, northeast of Muarateweh. Dialects: Bayan, Dusun Malang. Closest to Ma'anyan, Paku, Dusun Witu, Malagasy. Lexical similarity 90% between Dusun Malang and Bayan. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Barito, East, Central-South, South
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Dusun Witu
[duw] 5,000 (2003). Southeast, regions of Pendang and Buntokecil; south of Muarateweh. Dialects: Dusun Pepas, Dusun Witu. Closest to Ma'anyan, Paku, Dusun Malang, Malagasy. Lexical similarity 75% with Ma'anyan, 73% with Paku. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Barito, East, Central-South, South
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Embaloh
[emb] 10,000 (1991 NTM). West central, Hulu Kapuas Regency, just south of the Sarawak border, upper Kapuas River: Embaloh, Leboyan, Lauh, Palin, Nyabau, Mandai, and Kalis tributaries. Alternate names: Mbaloh, Maloh, Malo, Memaloh, Matoh, Pari, Palin, Sangau, Sanggau. Dialects: Kalis (Kalis Maloh, Kalis Dayak). Kalis may be a separate language. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Sulawesi, South Sulawesi, Bugis, Tamanic
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Hovongan
[hov] 1,000 (1991 NTM). North central near Sarawak border, 2 areas. Alternate names: Punan Bungan. Dialects: Hovongan, Semukung Uheng. Lexical similarity 69% with Kereho, 67% with Aoheng. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Kayan-Murik, Muller-Schwaner 'Punan'
[xah] 45,000 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Kapuas and Kahayan rivers, south central, northeast of Ngaju. Alternate names: Kahaian, Kahajan. Dialects: Kapuas. Related to Ngaju, Bakumpai. Lexical similarity 73% with Katingan. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Barito, West, South
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Katingan
[kxg] 45,000 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Katingan River, south central. Dialects: Katingan Ngawa, Katingan Ngaju. Related to Bakumpai. Lexical similarity 72% with Ngaju, 69% with Kohin, 65% with Dohoi. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Barito, West, South
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Kayan Mahakam
[xay] 1,300 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). North central, Mahakam River, 2 areas. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Kayan-Murik, Kayan
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Kayan, Busang
[bfg] 3,000 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). On the upper Mahakam, Oga, and Belayan rivers. Alternate names: Kajan, Kajang, Busang. Dialects: Mahakam Busang, Belayan, Long Bleh. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Kayan-Murik, Kayan
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Kayan, Kayan River
[xkn] 2,000 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Northeast, Kayan River, 2 areas. Alternate names: Kayan River Kajan, Kajang. Dialects: Uma Lakan, Kayaniyut Kayan. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Kayan-Murik, Kayan
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Kayan, Mendalam
[xkd] 1,500 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). North central, northeast of Putus Sibau, Mendalam River. Alternate names: Mendalam Kajan. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Kayan-Murik, Kayan
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Kayan, Wahau
[whu] 500 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Northeast, north of Muara Wahau. Alternate names: Wahau Kajan. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Kayan-Murik, Kayan
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Kelabit
[kzi] 636 in Indonesia (2000 WCD). Remote mountains, on Sarawak border, northwest of Longkemuat. Mainly in Sarawak. Alternate names: Kalabit, Kerabit. Dialects: Lon Bangag. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Northwest, North Sarawakan, Dayic, Kelabitic
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Kembayan
[xem] 45,000 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Northwest, near Sarawak border, around Balaikarangan, Kembayan, Landak River. Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Land Dayak
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Kendayan
[knx] 150,000 (1981 Wurm and Hattori). Kalimantan Barat, northeast of Bengkayang in the Ledo area, extending into the jungle area of Madi and Papan. Alternate names: Baicit, Kendayan-Ambawang, Kendayan Dayak. Dial