Wára
PrintA language of Papua New Guinea
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Ara, Kamindjo, Rouku, Tjokwai, Tokwasa, Upper Morehead, Vara, Wärä, Yumbar
Population
700 (2002 SIL).
Location
Western Province, Morehead district, villages west of Morehead.
Language Maps
Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
Classification
Dialects
Anta, Kómnjo, Wára, Wèré.
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: 5%–15%. Literacy rate in L2: 5%–15%. 4 primary schools.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script.
Traditional religion.