Danaru

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: dnr
Alternate Names: Maiya
Population: 260 (2003 SIL). Ethnic population: 500 (2000 SIL).
Location:: Madang province: Usino Rural LLG, Ward 16, Danaru village.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Madang, Rai Coast, Peka
Dialects: None known. Related to Sop [urw], Kobuka [urg], and Sumau [six].
Language Use: Children usually learn Tok Pisin [tpi] first. Some young people, all adults. Most also use Tok Pisin [tpi]. Many also use Kobuka [urg], especially adults 30 and older. Some also use Wia [ssj].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Danaru
Writing: Latin script [Latn], used since 2000.

Location: Madang province: Usino Rural LLG, Ward 16, Danaru village.