Yaqay
A language of Indonesia (Papua)
| Population | 10,000 (1987 SIL). |
| Region | South coast Obaa River area, southeast of Kayagar [kyt] and southwest of Central Awyu [awu]. |
| Language map |
Indonesia, Eastern Papua, reference number 248 |
| Alternate names | Jakai, Jaqai, Mapi, Sohur, Yaqai |
| Dialects | Oba-Miwamon, Nambiomon-Mabur, Bapai. |
| Classification | Trans-New Guinea, Marind, Yaqay |
| Language use | Rome, religious services. Also use Indonesian [ind]. |
| Comments | Hunter-gatherers; fishermen; plant trees; gather sandalwood, gaharu, and frankincense. Traditional religion, Christian, Muslim. |
Entries from the SIL Bibliography about this language:
Academic Publications
SUSANTO, Yunita, author. 2004. "Report on the Mapi river survey south coast of Irian Jaya."
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