Dao
A language of Indonesia (Papua)
| Population | 250 (1991 SIL). |
| Region | West central highlands, Paniai Regency, Napan subdistrict, east of Cenderawasih Bay along Dao River. |
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Indonesia, Eastern Papua, reference number 80 |
| Alternate names | Maniwo, “X-Ray” |
| Dialects | Lexical similarity: 75% with Auye [auu]. |
| Classification | Trans-New Guinea, West, Wissel Lakes |
| Language use | Home, community. Also use Papuan Malay [pmy]. |
| Comments | Agriculturalists; hunter-gatherers. Traditional religion. |
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