Awyu, Central

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639: awu
Alternate Names: Ajau, Auyu, Avio, Awju, Awya, Nohon
Population: 7,500 (2002 Sohn Myo-sook).
Location:: Papua province: Mappi and Boven Digul regencies, Bimika, Citak Mitak, Mandobo, and Obaa sub-districts; south coast inland.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Ok-Awyu, Awyu-Dumut, Awyu
Dialects: 4 dialects.
Language Use: Most domains. Also use Indonesian [ind].
Language Development: Bible portions: 1985.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Awyu, Central
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Traditional religion.

Location: Papua province: Mappi and Boven Digul regencies, Bimika, Citak Mitak, Mandobo, and Obaa sub-districts; south coast inland.