Awyu, Central
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A language of Indonesia
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Ajau, Auyu, Avio, Awju, Awya, Nohon
Population
7,500 (2002 Sohn Myo-sook).
Location
Papua Province, Mappi and Boven Digul regencies; Obaa, Citak Mitak, Mandobo, and Bimikia subdistricts. South coast inland, west of Tanahmerah, southwest of Boma town.
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Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
Classification
Dialects
4 dialects.
Language Use
Most domains. Also use Indonesian [ind].
Language Development
Bible portions: 1985.
Language Resources
Traditional religion.