Batak languages

"Batak language" redirects here. For the language of Palawan, see Batak language (Philippines).
Batak
Batakic[1][2]
Geographic
distribution		Sumatra, Indonesia
EthnicityBatak
Native speakers
3.3 million (2010 census)[3]
Linguistic classificationAustronesian
Proto-languageProto-Batak
Subdivisions
  • Northern Batak
  • Southern Batak
Language codes
ISO 639-2 / 5btk
Glottologtoba1265  (Batakic)
The distribution of Batak languages in northern Sumatra

Map

Interactive map of Batak languages

The Batak languages are a subgroup of the Austronesian languages spoken by the Batak people in the Indonesian province of North Sumatra and surrounding areas.

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