Ambelau people
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 8,260 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Indonesia (Ambelau and Buru) | |
| Languages | |
| Ambelau, Ambonese Malay, and Indonesian | |
| Religion | |
| Sunni Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Masarete • Kayeli • Buru |
The Ambelau people (Indonesian: Orang Ambelau) are an ethnic group who form the majority of the population of the Indonesian island of Ambelau. They also live on nearby island Buru and other islands. By ethnography, the Ambelau are close to most indigenous peoples of Buru island. They number about 8,260, and speak the Ambelau language.