Barapasi
A language of Indonesia (Papua)
| Population | 2,500 (1995 SIL). |
| Region | Yapen Waropen Regency, Waropen Atas subdistrict. East Cenderawasih Bay just east of the Waropen language [wrp], along Barapasi River and tributaries. |
| Language map |
Indonesia, Eastern Papua, reference number 95 |
| Alternate names | Baropasi |
| Dialects | Sipisi, Marikai. Lexical similarity: 67% with Kofei [kpi], 71% with Sauri [srt], 61% with Tefaro [tfo], 64% with Woria [wor]. |
| Classification | East Geelvink Bay |
| Language use | All domains. |
| Language development | Literacy rate in L2: 15%–25%. |
| Comments | Fishermen. Traditional religion, Christian. |
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