Pawaia
PrintA language of Papua New Guinea
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Aurama, Pavaia, Sira, Tudahwe, Yasa
Population
4,000 (1991 SIL).
Location
Simbu Province, Karimui district; Gulf Province, Purari river near Oroi; Eastern Highlands Province.
Language Maps
Language Status
5 (Developing).
Classification
Dialects
Aurama (Turoha, Uri), Hauruha.
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: Below 5%. Literacy rate in L2: Below 5%. NT: 2000.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script.
Traditional religion, Christian.