Nomane

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: nof
Alternate Names: Kiari
Population: 6,700 (2000 census). 3,140 Kewo-Meba, 2,290 Meine, 1,250 Siarha, and 20 Gomla (all men 35 and older).
Location:: Chimbu province: Karimui-Nomane district, Karimui LLG; Eastern Highlands province: Lufa district, Lufa RLLG.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Chimbu-Wahgi, Chimbu
Dialects: Kiari, Kewo-Meba (Nomane), Meine, Gomla, Siarha (Kiari, Siar).
Typology: SOV.
Language Use: Home, community, market. Used by all. Positive attitudes. All also use Tok Pisin [tpi]. Also use Kuman [kue].
Language Development: Taught in primary schools.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Nomane
Writing: Latin script [Latn], limited usage.

Location: Chimbu province: Karimui-Nomane district, Karimui LLG; Eastern Highlands province: Lufa district, Lufa RLLG.