Batta language

Batta (Batanta) is an Austronesian language spoken in Batanta Island, one of the Raja Ampat Islands. According to local history, some Batta speakers originated in the interior of the island, but were brought to the coast by Manarmakeri, a local influential figures.

Batta
Batanta
Native to	Indonesia
Region	Batanta
Native speakers	150 (2024)[1]
Language family	Austronesian Malayo-Polynesian Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian Eastern Malayo-Polynesian South Halmahera–West New Guinea Raja Ampat–South Halmahera Raja Ampat Nuclear Raja Ampat Ma'ya-Salawati Salawati-Batta Batta
Language codes
ISO 639-3	–
Glottolog	bata1295
ELP	10990
Batta Location of Batanta Island, Batta is spoken in the southern part of this island.
Coordinates: 0°52′S 130°39′E / 0.86°S 130.65°E / -0.86; 130.65

This language is critically endangered, as only people aged around 40 and above speak it on a daily basis.

References

1. Arnold, Laura. "Batta". laura-arnold.org. Retrieved 2025-08-27.