Beneraf

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639: bnv
Alternate Names: Boneraf, Bonerif, Edwas
Population: 200 (2005 SIL). Very few monolinguals.
Location:: Papua province: Sarmi regency, Pantai Timur sub-district, Beneraf and part of Nenke village; north coast area east of Tor river mouth.
Language Status: 7 (Shifting).
Classification: Tor-Kwerba, Orya-Tor, Tor
Language Use: Home. Shifting to Papuan Malay [pmy], especially children.
Other Comments: Edwas may be the name preferred by the people. Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Papua province: Sarmi regency, Pantai Timur sub-district, Beneraf and part of Nenke village; north coast area east of Tor river mouth.