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Citak

A language of Indonesia (Papua)

ISO 639-3txt

Population  8,000 (1985 M. Stringer).
Region  Mappi Regency, Citak-Mitak subdistrict, south coast area, west of upper Digul River, north of Awyu, east of Asmat, Senggo, and north. 19 villages.
Language map  Indonesia, Eastern Papua, reference number 238
Alternate names   Asmat Darat, Cicak, Kaunak, Tjitak, Tjitjak
Dialects  Senggo, Komasma, Bubis, Esaun, Pirabanak, Vakam, Tiau. Similar to Asmat.
Classification  Trans-New Guinea, Asmat-Kamoro, Asmat
Language use  Vigorous.
Language development  NT: 1995.
Comments  Agriculturalists. Christian, traditional religion.