Maiwala

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3

Population

2,450 (2000 census).

Location

Milne Bay Province, Alotau district, Huhu LGA, Milne bay head.

Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification

Dialects

Maiwala. Lexical similarity: 67% with Tawala [tbo] at Diwala village (most similar).

Language Use

Also use English [eng], Suau [swp], Tawala [tbo], some Motu [meu].

Language Development

Taught in primary schools. Taught in secondary schools, 2 schools.

Language Resources