Rapoisi

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: kyx
Alternate Names: Konua, Kunua
Population: 3,500 (1998 SIL).
Location:: Bougainville province: Kuna district, northwest Bougainville island. Most villages are inland.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous).
Classification: North Bougainville, Konua
Dialects: None known. Related to Askopan [eiv], Ramopa [kjx], and Rotokas [roo].
Language Use: Vigorous. Also use Tok Pisin [tpi], in schools.
Language Development: Taught in primary schools. Literature. Radio. Dictionary. Grammar. Bible portions: 1994–2003.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Rapoisi
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Bougainville province: Kuna district, northwest Bougainville island. Most villages are inland.