Matepi

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: mqe
Population: 280 (2003 SIL). Ethnic population: 290 (2000 census).
Location:: Madang province.
Language Status: 6b* (Threatened).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Madang, Croisilles, Hanseman
Dialects: None known. Related to Rapting [rpt], Wamas [wmc], Samosa [swm], Murupi [mqw], Saruga [sra], Nake [nbk], Mosimo [mqv], Garus [gyb], Yoidik [ydk], Rempi [rmp], Silopi [xsp], Utu [utu], Mawan [mcz], Baimak [bmx], Bagupi [bpi], Gal [gap], Nobonob [gaw], and Wagi [fad].
Language Use: Also use Tok Pisin [tpi].

Location: Madang province.