Awtuw
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A language of Papua New Guinea
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Autu, Kamnum
Population
700 (2014 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,000 (2014 SIL).
Location
Sandaun province: Galkutua, Gutaiya, Kamnom, Tubum, and Wiup villages.
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Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Classification
Language Use
Declining vitality in Galkutua, Gutaiya, and Kamnom villages. Some young people, all adults. Many also use Tok Pisin [tpi], especially youth.
Language Development
Grammar.
Language Resources
Writing
Unwritten [Qaax].