Kire

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: geb
Alternate Names: Gire, Giri, Kire-Puire
Population: 2,500 (2003 PBT). Ethnic population: 2,500 (2003 PBT).
Location:: Madang province: Bogia district, lower Ramu, Garati village area.
Language Status: 5 (Developing).
Classification: Ramu-Lower Sepik, Ramu, Mikarew
Language Use: Used by all. Most also use Tok Pisin [tpi].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 5%–25%. Literacy rate in L2: 50%–75%. Taught in primary schools. NT: 2002.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Kire
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Traditional religion, Christian.

Location: Madang province: Bogia district, lower Ramu, Garati village area.