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The category of demonstrative in several languages is very limited. In Indonesian language, there are only two demonstrative forms, they are ini ‘this/these- and itu ‘that/those-. It just only refers to distance of speaker. It differs to Ciacia language. In Ciacia language (CL), the classification of CL is not only based on the distance of speaker but also the direction factor. Even, the classification of based on the distance can be divided further in rather close, close, far, rather far, and very far. Likewise, classification of based on the direction can divided in forward, sideways, downward, and towards the back (passed). CL is one of local languages in Southeast Sulawesi. The data were collected through interview method with recording and noting techniques. The data was analyzed through apportioned and changing methods. Based on the result of data analysis, demonstrative of CL language is classified based on the forms, they are (a) single form, (b) integral form, (c) compound form. Based on distance and direction, it can be classified as follow (1) rather closed with all directions, (2) closed with all directions, (3) rather far: (a) upward, (b) sideways, (c) downward; and far position: (a) forward, (b) upward/high, and (c) backward/far.