Nomu

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: noh
Alternate Names: Mida
Population: 400 (2000 census). Ethnic population: 1,200 (2000 SIL).
Location:: Morobe province: Huon peninsula north coast.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Finisterre-Huon, Huon, Western
Language Use: In two villages, children learn Tok Pisin [tpi] first, and in two other villages, the children learn Nomu [noh] first. In one village, the children learn both Nomu [noh] and Tok Pisin [tpi] at the same time and mix it with both (2000 SIL). Some young people, all adults. All also use Tok Pisin [tpi]. Some also use Ono [ons], especially older adults.

Location: Morobe province: Huon peninsula north coast.