Nduga

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
ndx
Alternate Names
Dauwa, Dawa, Ndauwa, Ndugwa, Pesecham, Pesechem, Pesegem
Population

10,000 (1985 M. Owen).

Location

Papua Province, Jayawijaya regency, Tiom, central highlands, south of high ranges, south of Western Dani, north of Asmat. Scattered.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, West, Dani, Ngalik
Dialects

Hitadipa Nduga, Sinak Nduga.

Language Use

Some also speak Damal [uhn], Moni [mnz], or Indonesian [ind].

Language Development
NT: 1984.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Nduga
Writing
Latin script.
Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.