Awera

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639: awr
Population: 70 (Wurm 2000).
Location:: Papua province: Waropen regency, Waropen Bawah sub-district,1 village; east Cenderawasih bay at Wapoga river mouth.
Language Status: 7 (Shifting).
Classification: Lakes Plain, Awera
Language Use: Children prefer Indonesian [ind] (Wurm 2007). Home, community. Shifting to Indonesian [ind]. Also use Ansus [and].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Awera
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Community shared with 100 Ansus [and] speakers. Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Papua province: Waropen regency, Waropen Bawah sub-district,1 village; east Cenderawasih bay at Wapoga river mouth.