Caac

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A language of New Caledonia

ISO 639-3
msq
Alternate Names
Caaac, Caawac, Moenebeng, Mwelebeng
Population

1,170 (2009 census), increasing. 33% live in greater Nouméa.

Location

East coast, Pouébo.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Central-Eastern Oceanic, Remote Oceanic, New Caledonian, Northern, Extreme Northern
Dialects

La Conception (St. Louis), Pouébo (Pwebo).

Language Development
Caac taught a few hours a month at a junior high in Pouébo.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Caac
Other Comments

Christian.