Kala

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A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3
kcl
Alternate Names
Gela, Kela, Kelana, Laukanu
Population

2,200 (2011 census). Ethnic population: 3,000.

Location

Morobe Province, Huon Gulf south coast, between Salamaua and Kui, Paiawa river. 10 villages.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Western Oceanic, North New Guinea, Huon Gulf, North
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: 15%–25%. Literacy rate in L2: 15%–25%.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Kala
Writing
Latin script.