Narango

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ISO 639-3

Population

160 (Wurm and Hattori 1981). Ethnic population: 230.

Location

Sanma province: south Espiritu Santo island.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification

Dialects

Several dialects. Reportedly similar to Amblong [alm] and Morouas [mrp].

Language Use

Potentially endangered (2000 D. Tryon). Most key domains. Some young people, all adults. Positive attitudes.

Language Resources

Writing

Latin script [Latn], in development.