Akoye
PrintA language of Papua New Guinea
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Akoinkake, Akoyi, Angoya, Lohiki, Mai-Hea-Ri, Maihiri, Obi
Population
800 (1998 SIL), decreasing.
Location
Gulf Province, Kaberofe district, valleys between Nabo range and Albert mountains, Lohiki river. Most in a Kerema settlement.
Language Maps
Language Status
5 (Developing).
Classification
Dialects
Similar to Tainae [ago].
Typology
SOV; postpositions
Language Use
Neutral to negative attitudes.
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: below 5%. Literacy rate in L2: below 5%. Bible portions: 1994–2000.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script.
Traditional religion.