Bosmun

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: bqs
Alternate Names: Bosman, Bosngun
Population: 1,725, all users. L1 users: 1,700 (2013 PBT). L2 users: 25 (2013 PBT). 260 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,800 (2013 PBT).
Location:: East Sepik province; Madang province: Bogia district, lower Ramu river. 5 villages.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Ramu-Lower Sepik, Ramu, Ottilien, Bosmun-Awar
Language Use: Traditional singing. Mixed use in all other domains. Some young people, all adults. Mixed attitudes, from positive to neutral. All also use Tok Pisin [tpi] (Paris 2015).
Language Development: Literature.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Bosmun
Writing: Latin script [Latn], experimental usage.
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: East Sepik province; Madang province: Bogia district, lower Ramu river. 5 villages.