Ipiko

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: ipo
Alternate Names: Epai, Higa, Ipikoi
Population: 600 (2016 SIL).
Location:: Gulf province: Ipiko and Pahemuba villages on Pie river beyond Baimuru.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Inland Gulf, Ipiko
Dialects: Eva, Ibigo. Related to Minanibai [mcv] and Mubami [tsx].
Language Use: Vigorous, but Ibigo dialect is nearly extinct. Used by all. Positive attitudes. A few also use Tok Pisin [tpi]. Also use English [eng]. Also use Hiri Motu [hmo].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: Below 5%. Literacy rate in L2: Below 5%. Literature.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Ipiko
Writing: Latin script [Latn], limited usage.
Other Comments: Semi-nomadic.

Location: Gulf province: Ipiko and Pahemuba villages on Pie river beyond Baimuru.