Heiyoho | Ethnologue

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: auk
Alternate Names: Arima, Arinua, Arinwa, Heyo, Lolopani, Ruruhip, Wan Wan, Wanib
Autonym: Heiyoho
Population: 1,500 (Diaz 2018). Ethnic population: 2,700 (2000 census).
Location:: East Sepik province: Aumbunti Dreikker district; Sandaun province: Nuku district.
Language Status: 7 (Shifting).
Classification: Torricelli, Maimai, Maimai Proper
Dialects: None known. Lexical similarity: 60% with Yahang [rhp].
Typology: SVO.
Language Use: Adults only. Most shifting to Tok Pisin [tpi] (Diaz 2018). A few also use English [eng].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Heiyoho
Writing: Latin script [Latn], developed in 2003, limited usage.
Other Comments: Yahang [rhp] is also called Ruruhip. Traditional religion, Christian.

Location: East Sepik province: Aumbunti Dreikker district; Sandaun province: Nuku district.