Awyu, Central
PrintA language of Indonesia
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Ajau, Auyu, Avio, Awju, Awya, Nohon
Population
7,500 (2002 Sohn Myo-sook).
Location
Papua Province, Mappi and Boven Digul regencies; Obaa, Citak Mitak, Mandobo, and Bimikia subdistricts. South coast inland, west of Tanahmerah, southwest of Boma town.
Language Maps
Language Status
5 (Developing).
Classification
Dialects
4 dialects.
Language Use
Most domains. Many becoming bilingual in Indonesian [ind].
Language Development
Bible portions: 1985.
Language Resources
Traditional religion.