Imbongu

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: imo
Alternate Names: Ibo Ugu, Imbo Ungo, Imbo Ungu, Imbonggo
Population: 30,000 (Head 2010).
Location:: Southern Highlands province: Ialibu district.
Language Status: 5 (Developing).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Chimbu-Wahgi, Hagen, Kaugel
Dialects: Awa (Au, Aua).
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use English [eng]. Also use Tok Pisin [tpi]. Also use West Kewapi [kew]. Also use Witu [wiu]. Used as L2 by East Kewapi [kjs].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 25%–50%. Literacy rate in L2: 15%–25%. NT: 1997.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Imbongu
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Christian.

Location: Southern Highlands province: Ialibu district.