Hiw

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ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Hiu

Population

150 (2007 A. François).

Location

Torba province: Hiw island, Torres Islands.

Language Maps

Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification

Language Use

Endangered (2000 D. Tryon). Used by entire ethnic group. Most key domains. All children speak Hiw. Positive attitudes.

Language Development

Bible portions: 1894–1900.

Language Resources

Writing

Latin script [Latn].