Keoru-Ahia
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A language of Papua New Guinea
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Ahia, Ahiave, Haura, Haura Haela, Horo, Houro, Hovoiroro, Hovoyo, Ke’oru, Keuro, Keuru, Kouri, Lavau, Lower Ahia, O’o Moko, Pairi, Velepa
Population
5,970 (2000 census). Keoru: 5070, Ahia: 710, Pairi: 190.
Location
Gulf Province, west of Kerema, Purari river mouth east to Bairu river.
Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
Classification
Dialects
Ahia (Aheave), Keoru, Pairi.
Language Use
Declining L2 use of Orokolo [oro].
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