Kamoro

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
kgq
Alternate Names
Kamora, Kaokonau, Lakahia, Mimika, Mukamuga, Nafarpi, Nagramadu, Nefarpi, Neferipi, Umar, Umari
Population

8,000 (1987 SIL).

Location

Papua Province. South coast, Mukamuga river into West Papua Province, Etna bay area.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, Asmat-Kamoro, Kamoro
Dialects

Nanesa, Tarya, Yamur. 4 other dialects.

Language Use

Also use Indonesian [ind].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Kamoro
Other Comments

Different from Yeretuar (Umari) [gop]. Christian, traditional religion.