Isebe

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: igo
Alternate Names: Balahaim
Population: 1,180 (2000 census).
Location:: Madang province: Madang district, Gum river north bank, west of Madang town.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Madang, Croisilles, Gum
Dialects: Isebe, Urukun, Mirkuk. Related to Sihan [snr], Gumalu [gmu], Amele [aey], Fulumu [bbd], and Panim [pnr].
Language Use: All also use Tok Pisin [tpi]. Used as L2 by Wagi [fad].
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Madang province: Madang district, Gum river north bank, west of Madang town.