Agob
PrintA language of Papua New Guinea
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Dabu
Population
2,440 (2000 census). 1,440 Agob, 540 Ende, 460 Kawam.
Location
Western Province, Pahoturi river area, and south coast.
Language Maps
Language Status
5 (Developing).
Classification
Dialects
Agob, Ende, Kawam. One end of a chain of related varieties stretching to Idi [idi]. Distinct from, but related to, Idi (Tame).
Typology
SOV
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: Below 5%. Literacy rate in L2: 5%–15%. Bible portions: 2010.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script.
3 government schools.