Enga
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A language of Papua New Guinea
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Caga, Tchaga, Tsaga
Population
230,000 (2000 census). 12,000 in Sau (1990 UBS).
Location
East Sepik province: Angoram district; Enga province: eastern 2 thirds; Southern Highlands province: border area near Winja; Western Highlands province: Mul-Baiyer Station district, Baiyer LLG.
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Language Status
5 (Developing).
Classification
Dialects
Kandepe, Layapo, Tayato, Mae (Mai, Wabag), Maramuni (Malamuni), Kaina, Kapona, Sau (Sau Enga, Wapi), Yandapo, Lapalama 1, Lapalama 2, Laiagam, Sari. Mae is standard dialect; all understand it. Layapo is between Mae and Kyaka [kyc].
Typology
SOV.
Language Development
Dictionary. NT: 1979–1988.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script [Latn].
Maramuni are nomadic in lower central range.