Asmat, Casuarina Coast
A language of Indonesia (Papua)
| Population | 9,000 (1991 SIL). 5,200 in Matia and 3,400 in Sapan. |
| Region | Mappi Regency, Pantai Kasuari and Edera subdistricts; Casuarina coast from Ewta River north to Kuti River south, and inland. |
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Indonesia, Eastern Papua, reference number 243 |
| Alternate names | Kaweinag |
| Dialects | Matia, Sapan (Safan). |
| Classification | Trans-New Guinea, Asmat-Kamoro, Asmat |
| Language use | Home, community. |
| Comments | Agriculturalists; fishermen. Traditional religion, Christian. |
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