Numanggang | Ethnologue

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: nop
Alternate Names: Boana, Kai, Manggang, Ngain, Numangan, Numangang, Sugu
Autonym: Numaŋgaŋ
Population: 2,500 (Hynum 2010). Few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 2,500 (Hynum 2010).
Location:: Morobe province: Lae district, north of Nadzab. 10 villages; Lae, Mount Hagen, and Rabaul.
Language Status: 5 (Developing).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Finisterre-Huon, Finisterre, Erap
Dialects: East Numanggang, West Numanggang.
Typology: SOV.
Language Use: Vigorous. Tok Pisin [tpi] used more in towns. All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Some also use Kâte [kmg], especially the older generation. Some also use Tok Pisin [tpi], especially youth. A few also use English [eng]. Also use Nabak [naf]. Also use Nakame [nib].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 35%–50%. Literacy rate in L2: 35%–50% in Tok Pisin [tpi] or Kâte [kmg]. Taught in primary schools. Literature. NT: 2006.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Numanggang
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Used in village court and believed to have significant influence on proceedings. Tok Pisin [tpi] or other trade language used for insults, at which point an elder will insist that discussion be limited to Numanggang due to its calming and peaceful power. Christian.

Location: Morobe province: Lae district, north of Nadzab. 10 villages; Lae, Mount Hagen, and Rabaul.