Yahang
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A language of Papua New Guinea
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Ruruhi’ip, Ruruhip, Ya’unk
Population
1,430 (2003 SIL). 1,120 in area, 66 outside.
Location
Sandaun province: west of Mehek.
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Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Classification
Dialects
None known. Lexical similarity: 60% with Heyo [auk] (Arinua).
Language Use
Some young people, all adults. Also use Tok Pisin [tpi].
Language Resources
Writing
Unwritten [Qaax].
Heyo (Arinua) [auk] glossonym: Ruruhip.