Yaqay

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639: jaq
Alternate Names: Jakai, Jaqai, Mapi, Sohur, Yaqai
Population: 10,000 (1987 SIL).
Location:: Papua province: Mappi regency, south coast along Obaa river north to Gandaimu area.
Language Status: 6b* (Threatened).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Marind, Yaqay
Dialects: Oba-Miwamon, Nambiomon-Mabur, Bapai.
Language Use: Home, religious services. Also use Indonesian [ind].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Yaqay
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Traditional religion, Christian.

Location: Papua province: Mappi regency, south coast along Obaa river north to Gandaimu area.