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NXR ISO 639-3

Ninggerum

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639
nxr
Alternate Names
Kasiwa, Kativa, Ningerum, Ninggirum, Ninggrum, Niyium, Obgwo, Tedi, Tidi
Population
3,950 in Papua New Guinea (2001 UNESCO). 1,600 monolinguals (2001 UNESCO). Ethnic population: 4,000 (2001 UNESCO). Total users in all countries: 4,950.
Location:
Western province: between Ok Birim and Ok Tedi rivers, east of Ok Tedi to main road linking Kiunga and Tabubil, and north to the main mountain range.
Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
Classification
Trans-New Guinea, Ok-Awyu, Ok, Lowland
Dialects
Kasuwa, Daupka.
Language Use
Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Many also use Tok Pisin [tpi]. Some also use Hiri Motu [hmo]. A few also use English [eng]. Also use Faiwol [fai]. Also use Telefol [tlf]. Also use Yongkom [yon].
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: 5%. Literacy rate in L2: 5%–15%. Taught in primary schools.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Ninggerum
Writing
Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments
About half the population died 1950–1975 from western diseases. Traditional religion, Christian.

Also Spoken in

Language Name
Ninggerum
User Population
1,000 in Indonesia.
Location
Papua province: Boven Digoel regency on Papua New Guinea border.
Language Status
6b (Threatened)
Other Comments
2002–2003 survey data indicates probably all live in Papua New Guinea, but have land on the Indonesia side where they temporarily migrate to gather food. Christian, traditional religion.
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Map

Location: Western province: between Ok Birim and Ok Tedi rivers, east of Ok Tedi to main road linking Kiunga and Tabubil, and north to the main mountain range.