Asmat, North

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639: nks
Alternate Names: Keenok
Population: 1,000 (1991 SIL).
Location:: Papua province: Merauke regency, Sawa-Erma sub-district. Near Pater Le Cocq river headwaters west to Unir river east to the foothills.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Asmat-Kamoro, Asmat
Language Use: Most domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Indonesian [ind].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L2: 5%.
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Papua province: Merauke regency, Sawa-Erma sub-district. Near Pater Le Cocq river headwaters west to Unir river east to the foothills.