Batin people
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| Batin | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 70,000 (1998) 72,000 (2005) |
| Regions with significant populations | Jambi Province, Sumatra |
| Language | Suka Batin |
| Religion | Islam |
| Related ethnic groups | Jambi and Kerinci |
The Batin are an Malay people in Jambi province on interior of the island of Sumatra, Indonesia.[1]
There are approximately 72,000 Batin living in the interior of south-central Sumatra. They speak a language sometimes called "Batin", but more often "Suka Batin".[2]
The Batin are predominately Muslim, but have a matrilineal kinship system.[1]
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- Nuh, M. Imran (2000) Budaya masyarakat suku bangsa Batin di Kabupaten Bungo Tebo, Propinsi Jambi Proyek Pengkajian dan Pembinaan Nilai-Nilai Budaya Daerah, Direktorat Sejarah dan Nilai Tradisional, Direktorat Jenderal Kebudayaan, Jakarta;
