Iwam
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A language of Papua New Guinea
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
May River
Population
3,000 (1998 NTM).
Location
East Sepik province: Ambunti district, Sepik river, Iyomempwi and Mowi villages; May river villages and surrounding lakes and tributaries to Premai village.
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Language Status
5 (Developing).
Classification
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: 5%–15%. Literacy rate in L2: 5%–15%. NT: 2011.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script [Latn].
Traditional religion.