Gogodala

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: ggw
Alternate Names: Gogodara
Population: 26,000 (Evans et al 2018). Ethnic population: 26,000 (Evans et al 2018).
Location:: Western province: Fly River north bank, Aramia river. 35 villages.
Language Status: 5 (Developing).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Gogodala-Suki, Gogodala
Dialects: None known. Reportedly most similar to Ari [aac].
Language Use: Used by all. Positive attitudes. They expect all who live in their area to learn their language. Also use Tok Pisin [tpi] (Dundon 2007). Used as L2 by Ari [aac], Dibiyaso [dby], Doso [dol], Kamula [xla], Kasua [khs], Mubami [tsx], Tabo [knv], Waruna [wrv].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 15%–25%. Literacy rate in L2: 25%–50%. Texts. NT: 1981.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Gogodala
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Western province: Fly River north bank, Aramia river. 35 villages.