Bargam

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: mlp
Alternate Names: Mugil, Saker
Population: 4,000 (2006 SIL). Ethnic population: 6,640 (2000 census).
Location:: Madang province: Madang district, North Coast road opposite Karkar island.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Madang, Croisilles, Mugil
Language Use: In the inland communties, there is vigorous use among all ages, but in the coastal communties, the children are shifting to Tok Pisin [tpi]. Home, community in the inland villages. Some young people, all adults. Mixed attitudes. Also use Garus [gyb]. Also use Matukar Panau [mjk]. Also use Takia [tbc]. Also use Tok Pisin [tpi]. Used as L2 by Matukar Panau [mjk].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: More than 50%. Taught in primary schools. Dictionary. Texts. NT: 2001.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Bargam
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Christian.

Location: Madang province: Madang district, North Coast road opposite Karkar island.