Mapena

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: mnm
Population: 450 (2000 census).
Location:: Milne Bay province: Mount Gwoira area.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Southeast Papuan, Dagan
Dialects: None known. Lexical similarity: 51% with Daga [dgz] (most similar).
Language Use: Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Daga [dgz]. Also use English [eng]. Also use Hiri Motu [hmo]. Also use Maiwa [mti]. Also use Tok Pisin [tpi]. Used as L2 by Turaka [trh].

Location: Milne Bay province: Mount Gwoira area.