Kamoro

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639: kgq
Alternate Names: Kamora, Kaokonau, Lakahia, Mimika, Mukamuga, Nafarpi, Nagramadu, Nefarpi, Neferipi, Umar, Umari
Population: 8,000 (1987 SIL).
Location:: Papua province: south coast; Mukamuga river into West Papua province: Etna bay area.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Asmat-Kamoro, Kamoro
Dialects: Tarya, Yamur, Nanesa. 4 other dialects.
Language Use: Also use Indonesian [ind].
Language Development: Grammar.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Kamoro
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Different from Yeretuar (Umari) [gop]. Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Papua province: south coast; Mukamuga river into West Papua province: Etna bay area.