Nawaru

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: nwr
Alternate Names: Sirio
Population: 190 (1990 SIL). Ethnic population: 290 (2000 census).
Location:: Oro province: Ijivitari district, upper Musa river valley area near Sibia.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Southeast Papuan, Yareban
Dialects: None known. Reportedly very similar to Yareba [yrb].
Language Use: Some young people, all adults. Also use Hiri Motu [hmo]. Also use Yareba [yrb].

Location: Oro province: Ijivitari district, upper Musa river valley area near Sibia.