Ekari
A language of Indonesia (Papua)
| Population | 100,000 (1985 Doble). |
| Region | West central highlands, Paniai. |
| Language maps |
Indonesia, Eastern Papua, reference number 61 Indonesia, Northwestern Papua, reference number 61 |
| Alternate names | Ekagi, Kapauku, Me Mana, Mee Mana, Tapiro |
| Dialects | Simori, Yabi (Jabi), Mapiya-Kegata, Mee. Most similar to Wolani [wol]. Slight dialect difference with Mapiya-Kegata. |
| Classification | Trans-New Guinea, West, Wissel Lakes |
| Language development | NT: 1963–1985. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | Kapauku is name used for them by their southern neighbors. Agriculturalists; government workers. Christian. |
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