Kemberano

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639: bzp
Alternate Names: Arandai, Barau, Kalitami, Wariagar
Population: 1,500 (1987 SIL).
Location:: West Papua province: several villages on Bird’s Head south coast, northwest Bomberai peninsula, Kalitami across Bintuni bay.
Language Status: 6b* (Threatened).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, South Bird’s Head, South Bird’s Head Proper, Eastern
Dialects: Barau, Weriagar. Lexical similarity: 85% with Arandai [jbj], 60% with Kokoda [xod].
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: West Papua province: several villages on Bird’s Head south coast, northwest Bomberai peninsula, Kalitami across Bintuni bay.