| Total population | |
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| approx. 2,700 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Borneo: | |
 Malaysia (Sarawak) | 1,600[1] |
 Indonesia (East Kalimantan) | 1,100[2] |
| Languages | |
| Sa'ban language, Malay language (Sarawakian Malay), Indonesian language | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity (predominantly), Animism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Kelabit people, Lun Bawang | |
The Sa'ban, Sa'baanorSaban people, are an indigenous Dayak peopleofSarawak, Malaysia and East Kalimantan, Indonesia. They are categorised under the Orang Ulu groups in Malaysia and have a close ties with the Kelabit people.
With a population of approximately less than 1,000 people, the Saban considered one of the smallest ethnic groups in Sarawak. Over the last 20 years, most of them had moved to urban areas (mainly Miri) for better living and employment opportunities. The rest still live in their homeland, Long Banga, Long Puak (formerly known as Long Ballong) and Long Peluan.[3]
Being an offshoot of Kelabit tribes, they have similar cultures, traditions and customs. Most Sa'ban people can understand the Kelabit language due to the similarities with their own.
Some simple phrases in Sa'ban:
| Phrase | Pronunciation | English translation |
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| Eek | egg | I, Me |
| Ceh | You | |
| Mai pah ceh | my pah ceh | Where are you going |
| Mau | Yes | |
| Am | arm | No |
| Non | What |
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