Kayan

Primary tabs

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Kaian, Kayan Na Yon

Population

740 (2013 PBT). L2 users: 40 (2013 PBT). Ethnic population: 790 (2013 PBT).

Location

Madang province: Bogia district, Kayan village; coast east of Ramu river.

Language Maps

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification

Language Use

All ages. Positive attitudes.

Language Development

Bible: 1990.

Language Resources

Writing

Latin script [Latn], minimal usage.

Other Comments

Christian.