Awyu, Asue

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ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Miaro, Miaro Awyu, Pisa

Population

6,500 (2002 SIL).

Location

Papua Province, South coast area, southwest of Wildeman river, east of Kampong river, inland from Pirimapun.

Language Maps

Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification

Dialects

None known. Reportedly similar to Edera Awyu [awy] and South Awyu [aws], but distinct from Central Awyu [awu] and Jair Awyu [awv].

Language Use

All domains.

Language Development

Bible portions: 1985.

Language Resources

Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.