Mpur

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639: akc
Alternate Names: Amberbaken, Dekwambre, Ekware, Kebar
Population: 7,000 (1993 R. Doriot).
Location:: West Papua province: Manokwari regency on north coast of Bird’s Head; also Kebar valley.
Language Status: 6b* (Threatened).
Classification: Language isolate
Dialects: Sirir, Ajiw.
Language Use: Also use Indonesian [ind].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L2: 15%–25%. Dictionary. Texts. Bible portions: 1998–2013.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Mpur
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: West Papua province: Manokwari regency on north coast of Bird’s Head; also Kebar valley.