Maiwala

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: mum
Population: 3,000 (2015 BTA).
Location:: Milne Bay province: Alotau district, Huhu LGA, Milne bay head.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Western Oceanic, Papuan Tip, Nuclear, North Papuan Mainland-D’Entrecasteaux, Are-Taupota, Taupota
Dialects: None known. Lexical similarity: 67% with Tawala [tbo] at Diwala village (most similar).
Language Use: Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use English [eng]. Also use Hiri Motu [hmo]. Also use Suau [swp]. Also use Tawala [tbo].
Language Development: Taught in primary schools. Taught in secondary schools, 2 schools.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Maiwala
Writing: Latin script [Latn].

Location: Milne Bay province: Alotau district, Huhu LGA, Milne bay head.